Leominster Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Leominster's December 2025 crime rate (7.0 per 1,000) aligns precisely with the UK average, a statistic that positions the built-up area within Herefordshire as neither significantly safer nor more vulnerable than the national picture. This balance is shaped by a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences (29 incidents, 34.5% of total) and anti-social behaviour (20 incidents, 23.8%) dominating the landscape. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes—likely influences these patterns. Violence and sexual offences, while 42% lower than November's 50 incidents, still account for the largest share of reported crimes, a reflection of the area's ongoing challenges in addressing personal safety. Anti-social behaviour, however, stands out as 83% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to local factors such as community density or the presence of transient populations. This contrast between violent crime and anti-social behaviour illustrates the nuanced nature of Leominster's crime profile, where national trends intersect with local conditions. The data also reveals that shoplifting, at 5 incidents (6.0% of total), is 30% below the UK average, potentially influenced by reduced retail activity or targeted policing efforts during the festive season. These figures, when considered alongside the area's seasonal rhythms, suggest a crime picture shaped by both predictable patterns and unique local dynamics.

December saw a 150% surge in criminal damage and arson, rising from 4 to 10 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 42% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 50 to 29. This shift may reflect seasonal dynamics, with festive gatherings potentially reducing violent incidents while empty homes during the holidays increasing vulnerability to property damage. Anti-social behaviour remained 83% above the UK average, with 20 incidents reported, suggesting persistent challenges in community cohesion. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 58.3% (from 12 to 5), a drop that could align with reduced retail activity during the Christmas period or heightened security measures. The 100% increase in possession of weapons—from 1 to 2 cases—raises specific concerns, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of local factors and broader trends.

Leominster's crime rate in December 2025 (7.0 per 1,000) matches the UK average exactly, a rare alignment that highlights the area's consistency with national trends. Compared to November's rate of 8.5 per 1,000, this represents a 16.9% decrease, suggesting a possible seasonal moderation in criminal activity. Locally, this translates to approximately 3 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, remains visible to residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents—a ratio that, when contextualised against Leominster's population of 11,924, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK's average, though specific UK data for this metric is not provided. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the crime rate, while matching the national average, is distributed across a smaller, more tightly knit community, potentially amplifying local awareness and response mechanisms.