Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 27th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishops Frome & Cradley , and the 274th 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 This (HR7 4JQ) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 15.2% lower 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode HR7 4JQ, the highest concentration of overall crime is near Church Lane, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mill Lane (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bishops Frome & Cradley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Lane | Under investigation |
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