Leominster Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Leominster recorded a crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.2% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. For a resident, this translates to a 1-in-108 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.8%) and public order offences (13.6%). These figures align with seasonal patterns in August, a peak holiday month that typically sees increased tourism and transient populations. While the area's built-up nature may contribute to higher public order incidents, the sharp rise in violent crime—despite a 26.9% month-on-month decrease in violence and sexual offences—suggests complex dynamics. The data shows a notable concentration of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both of which are significantly above UK averages, potentially reflecting the social mix of a small town with seasonal influxes of visitors. This contrast with lower rates of burglary and vehicle crime, which may be linked to the area's quieter residential character and limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres.

August 2024 saw a stark rise in theft from the person, with three incidents reported—up 100% from zero in July, marking the most significant single-month increase in this category. Vehicle crime also doubled to one incident, while robbery rose from zero to two. These spikes may reflect increased foot traffic during the holiday season or changes in local policing priorities. Conversely, burglary fell by 50% to one incident, and other theft decreased by 28.6% to five incidents, possibly due to heightened security measures during August. Violence and sexual offences, though still the largest category at 38 incidents, dropped by 26.9% from the previous month, though they remain 19% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were particularly elevated, with the latter 106% above the UK average. This divergence from national trends highlights the unique challenges of managing public space in a small town with seasonal fluctuations in population density. Residents may find the 38% increase in shoplifting—now at 12 incidents—particularly relevant, as it suggests targeted retail crime patterns despite the overall lower property crime rate compared to the UK.

Leominster's August 2024 crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 5.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.8 per 1,000.2% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day in August, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 108 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the risk in terms of population exposure. While the previous month's rate was slightly higher, the 31-day period in August saw a more balanced distribution of crime types, with property crimes (32 incidents) accounting for 29.1% of all reports compared to 34.6% for violent crimes. This shift may reflect the influence of August's seasonal context, with transient populations increasing incidents of theft from the person and public order offences. The lower burglary rate—despite the month being a peak holiday period—suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or property management practices, may be mitigating risks typically associated with empty homes. These comparisons offer residents a clearer picture of how Leominster's crime profile aligns with both national trends and local conditions.