Total Crime Rate
12.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birch Hill Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Belmont Rural , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Birch Hill Road (HR2 9RF) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.4% lower than the Belmont Rural average (45.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birch Hill Road (HR2 9RF), the main crime hotspot is near Elm Grove. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Belmont Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Apple Tree Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apple Tree Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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