Total Crime Rate
21.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Church Croft area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Backbury , and the 160th 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 Church Croft (HR1 4PL) in the last 12 months was 21.0 per 1,000 residents and was 51.0% lower than the Backbury average (42.8 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 Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Croft (HR1 4PL), the main crime hotspot is near New Inn Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Nover Wood Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Nover Wood Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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