Total Crime Rate
6.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
4.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Little Paradise area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Hagley , and the 21st lowest 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 Little Paradise (HR1 3DR) in the last 12 months was 6.8 per 1,000 residents and was 73.1% lower than the Hagley average (25.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Little Paradise (HR1 3DR), the main crime hotspot is near Rudge Grove. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Rudge Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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