Ross-on-Wye Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Ross-on-Wye, 5.8 crimes were reported in November 2023, placing the area 22.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to a practical risk: over the course of the month, one resident in every 172 experienced a reported crime. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (42.2% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and public order offences (9.4%). These figures reflect a broader pattern where violent crime remains a dominant concern, potentially tied to the area’s demographic mix and seasonal dynamics. November’s shorter evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night may have amplified incidents of violence, while the Black Friday shopping period could have influenced retail-related crimes. However, the data also reveals a stark contrast in the area’s performance relative to the UK: anti-social behaviour and shoplifting rates were significantly lower, while public order and drug-related crimes showed deviations above the national average. This mixed picture underscores the need to consider local factors, such as Ross-on-Wye’s status as a historic town with a strong community presence, which may contribute to lower rates of certain crimes but also pose unique challenges in others.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns across Ross-on-Wye, with vehicle crime surging by 100% from one to two incidents, likely influenced by seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking habits. Conversely, shoplifting rates fell by 70% compared to October, possibly linked to the impact of Black Friday shopping, which may have drawn attention away from retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 54.5%, from 22 to 10 incidents, a decline that may reflect the quieter pace of life during late autumn. While public order offences rose slightly above the UK average by 13%, this increase was modest compared to other categories. The area’s performance in categories like other theft and drugs highlights stark contrasts: other theft was 35% below the UK average, while drug-related crimes were 50% above, suggesting a combination of local factors that require further contextual analysis.

Ross-on-Wye’s crime rate in November 2023 fell to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 23.8% drop from the previous month’s rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during late autumn, where seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic may contribute to lower crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while modest, remains relevant for local awareness. When scaled to the population of 10,996, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 172 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Ross-on-Wye compared to the UK average, where residents face a higher likelihood of encountering crime. The contrast is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, where local rates are significantly below the UK norm, suggesting that community-specific factors—such as the town’s character as a historic market town with a strong sense of local identity—may play a role in shaping these outcomes.