Total Crime Rate
56.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lichfield Avenue area has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylestone Hill , and the 196th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lichfield Avenue (HR1 2RL) in the last 12 months was 56.6 per 1,000 residents and was 45.5% higher than the Aylestone Hill average (38.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lichfield Avenue (HR1 2RL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Quay Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shopping Area (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aylestone Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Quay Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Margaret'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Margaret'S Road | Under investigation |
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