Crime Rates at Hay On Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DR

This area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bronllys and Felin-fach , and the 94th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around This (HR3 5DR) in the last 12 months was 24.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.4% lower than the Bronllys and Felin-fach average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode HR3 5DR, the main crime hotspot is near Wyeside Gardens. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.