Leominster Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Leominster's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 8.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.4% increase above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including seasonal events and community dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 49.5% of all reported incidents (50 cases), followed closely by shoplifting (12 cases) and anti-social behaviour (12 cases). These trends align with the area's character as a historically significant market town with a mix of historic and modern retail spaces, which may contribute to the prominence of shoplifting and public order issues. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—likely amplifies tensions and opportunistic crime, particularly in the evenings when pedestrian traffic declines. While the overall rate remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres, the high rate of violent crime compared to the UK average (63% above) suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic or social interaction. The presence of anti-social behaviour at levels 6% below the UK average (1.0 vs 1.1 per 1,000) indicates some community resilience, though this may be tempered by the sharp rise in other categories. The data illustrates a mixed picture: while property crime remains modest, the concentration of violent and disorderly incidents raises questions about local policing priorities and community engagement strategies. As a small built-up area within Herefordshire, Leominster's crime profile is shaped by its role as a regional hub for services and retail, which may attract both residents and transient populations during peak shopping periods.

November 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases) and shoplifting tripling (from 4 to 12 cases). These spikes are likely linked to the timing of Black Friday sales, which may have drawn more shoppers to local retail spaces, creating opportunities for theft. Conversely, burglary fell by 80% (from 5 to 1 case), possibly reflecting increased security measures or seasonal deterrence due to shorter days. The rate of violence and sexual offences (4.2 per 1,000) was 63% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 43% below UK average for criminal damage and arson (0.3 vs 0.5 per 1,000). This divergence highlights the area's vulnerability to interpersonal conflicts, exacerbated by the social dynamics of a small community with limited anonymity. Anti-social behaviour remained 6% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect effective community policing or the absence of large-scale events that typically drive such incidents. Residents might find the 200% increase in shoplifting particularly concerning, as it suggests vulnerabilities in retail security or potential targeting of specific businesses. The data also reveals a 59% gap between Leominster's shoplifting rate (1.0 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), indicating a need for tailored strategies to address this specific category.

Leominster's crime rate in November 2025 (8.5 per 1,000) represented a 12.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the cumulative impact of recurring incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 118 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the town's population of 11,924, illustrates the frequency of crime in a relatively small community. This rate is 16.4% above the UK average, a discrepancy that highlights the area's unique challenges. When compared to the previous month, the 12.2% rise suggests a growing concern, particularly given the sharp increases in specific categories like shoplifting and drugs-related offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes may seem low, the proportionate impact on residents is significant, especially in a built-up area where community cohesion is paramount. This comparison with the broader UK context reinforces the need for localised solutions that address the specific factors contributing to Leominster's crime trends, such as the timing of seasonal events and the characteristics of the local retail environment.