Total Crime Rate
62.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Firs Orchard area has the 16th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishops Frome & Cradley , and the 170th highest 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 Firs Orchard (HR7 4BB) in the last 12 months was 62.3 per 1,000 residents and was 70.5% higher than the Bishops Frome & Cradley average (36.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 42.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Firs Orchard (HR7 4BB), the main crime hotspot is near Dry Thistle Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishops Frome & Cradley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bannut Tree | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Pear Tree Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Firs Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Firs Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bramley Orchards | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bramley Orchards | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bannut Tree | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apple Tree Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apple Tree Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Apple Tree Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Teme Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Teme Close | Under investigation |
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