Leominster Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Leominster's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.1% above the UK average. This figure, while elevated, reflects a specific mix of crime types that diverge from national trends. Violent crimes were the most significant category, making up 42.3% of all reported incidents, with rates 36% above the UK average. This could be linked to the area's character as a small built-up area within Herefordshire, where social dynamics and local interactions may contribute to higher rates of violent offences. Criminal damage and arson also showed marked deviations, with rates 104% above the UK average, influenced by factors such as the presence of older infrastructure or seasonal conditions. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 14% below the UK average, a contrast that might be attributed to the area's relatively low population density and the impact of winter months, which typically see reduced outdoor activity. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may explain some of the patterns observed. Overall, the crime profile of Leominster in February highlights a mix of elevated and reduced activity across categories, with violent and property crimes dominating the landscape.

February 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime, robbery, and possession of weapons each doubling from January. This 100% increase in these categories may reflect seasonal patterns or localized factors. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and burglary both decreased, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 38.9%—a shift that could align with the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity typical of winter months. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.3% of all incidents, significantly above the UK average for this type. Criminal damage and arson also stood out, with rates 104% above the UK average. These findings highlight a complex mix of elevated and reduced activity, suggesting that while some areas of concern persist, others show signs of mitigation. For residents, the doubling of vehicle crime and robbery is a concrete data point that may warrant attention in local safety discussions.

Leominster's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in criminal activity, though the monthly exposure figure reveals that one crime occurred for every 123 residents. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported over the 29 days of February, a rate that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 11,924. When compared to the UK average, Leominster's crime rate is 14.1% higher, but this figure does not fully capture the nuanced distribution across crime types. For instance, violent crimes in Leominster are 36% above the UK average, yet vehicle crime is 55% below. This disparity underscores the importance of examining individual categories rather than relying on aggregate figures alone. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that while the overall rate is elevated, certain crime types are concentrated in Leominster compared to the national average.