Leominster Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Leominster’s August 2025 crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents places it 21% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 8.1. This rate translates to a tangible risk for local residents: over the course of the month, 1 in every 102 people experienced a reported crime. The crime profile reveals a combination of factors, with violence and sexual offences (36.8% of all crimes) and anti-social behaviour (18.8%) dominating the landscape. These figures may partly reflect the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month that sees increased tourism and associated risks. Retail areas, particularly around the town centre, likely contribute to shoplifting rates, which are 90% above the UK average. Meanwhile, the high proportion of anti-social behaviour suggests ongoing challenges in community engagement and policing. The data also shows a significant imbalance in crime types compared to the UK — for instance, shoplifting and criminal damage are 103% and 90% above national averages respectively, while public order offences are 31% below. This disparity may stem from Leominster’s character as a smaller built-up area with limited infrastructure for managing large crowds or addressing transient populations. The seasonal context of August, with its mix of summer tourism and empty homes, may further amplify vulnerabilities, particularly in property-related crimes. However, the 18.8% monthly decline from July indicates that local efforts — whether through policing, community initiatives, or environmental design — may be yielding some short-term results. For residents, the per-capita perspective underscores that while the overall rate remains elevated, the risk of encountering crime is not uniform across all activities or locations, with certain areas and times of day likely posing higher risks than others.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 1 to 3. This sharp jump may partly explain the shift in crime mix, as property-related offences (42) now account for 36% of all crimes, slightly outpacing violent crimes (43). Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting also remained elevated — 30% and 90% above UK averages respectively — suggesting persistent challenges in public spaces. Conversely, public order offences fell by 54.5%, and burglary rates dropped by 100% from the previous month, possibly linked to seasonal patterns as holiday-related activity waned. For residents, the 200% spike in vehicle crime offers a concrete example of how specific crime types can fluctuate rapidly, even as overall rates trend downward.

Leominster’s crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 18.8% compared to July, falling from 12.1 to 9.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline contrasts with the area’s 21% above-average position relative to the UK overall. Locally, 4 crimes were reported daily on average — a figure that translates to roughly 1 in every 102 residents experiencing a crime over the course of the month. While the rate remains elevated, the month-on-month decrease suggests some short-term stabilisation. The population context reveals that Leominster’s 11,924 residents face a crime risk slightly higher than the UK average but with measurable downward momentum. Daily crime counts offer a tangible metric for residents: over 31 days, 4 incidents per day equate to an average of 1.2 crimes per 1,000 people, a rate that, while concerning, shows a clear reduction from the previous month.