Leominster Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Leominster’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 11.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.2% above the UK average of 8.1. This stark deviation from the national figure underscores a distinct pattern in the area’s crime profile. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.4% of all crimes (53 cases), with a rate of 4.4 per 1,000 — 55% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 18.8% of total crimes (26 cases) at 2.2 per 1,000, also 55% above the UK norm. These figures suggest a concentration of incidents in social hubs or public spaces, potentially linked to the area’s seasonal dynamics. May, with its longer evenings and bank holidays, likely contributes to increased outdoor socialising and drinking, which may partly explain the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. Shoplifting also stood out, with 17 incidents (1.4 per 1,000) — 109% above the UK average — hinting at vulnerabilities in retail areas or high streets. While property crimes were lower than violent offences, the overall rate remains significantly higher than the national benchmark, indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories.

May 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 cases) and 'other theft' rising by 175% (from 4 to 11). These increases suggest emerging patterns or unaddressed vulnerabilities, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unclear. Conversely, burglary and drugs-related crimes both declined sharply: burglary fell by 75% (from 8 to 2 cases), and drugs-related crimes dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1). This contrast raises questions about whether targeted policing or seasonal factors influenced these trends. Violence and sexual offences, already 55% above the UK average, remained the dominant category, highlighting a persistent challenge in addressing interpersonal crime. For residents, the 300% jump in 'other crime' — a vague but potentially significant category — may warrant closer attention, as it could encompass unclassified or underreported incidents. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in burglary may reflect improved security measures or a shift in criminal activity toward other areas.

Leominster’s crime rate in May 2025 (11.6 per 1,000) marked a 24.3% increase from April’s rate of 9.3 per 1,000, reflecting a troubling upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, offers a tangible sense of the scale of incidents affecting residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 86 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, contextualises the impact on the community. With a population of 11,924, this means roughly 138 crimes were distributed across a relatively small area, amplifying the perceived risk for individuals. The comparison to the UK average further underscores Leominster’s outlier status: its overall rate is 43.2% higher, and specific categories like violence and anti-social behaviour are 55% above national benchmarks. This divergence may stem from the area’s unique characteristics, such as its built-up nature within Herefordshire, which could create concentrated social environments prone to conflict or disorder. However, the decline in burglary and drugs-related crimes suggests that some interventions or external factors — such as seasonal changes or law enforcement activity — may have influenced the trajectory.