Total Crime Rate
29.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hewitt Avenue area has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Greyfriars , and the 267th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
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 Hewitt Avenue (HR4 0QR) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 64.1% lower than the Greyfriars average (83.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hewitt Avenue (HR4 0QR), the main crime hotspot is near Stephen'S Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Greyfriars| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barrie Road | Under investigation |
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