Total Crime Rate
51.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Inn Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Backbury , and the 224th 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 New Inn Close (HR1 4PP) in the last 12 months was 51.1 per 1,000 residents and was 45.6% higher than the Backbury average (35.1 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Inn Close (HR1 4PP), the main crime hotspot is near New Inn Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Backbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Court Orchard | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Church Croft | Under investigation |
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