Total Crime Rate
42.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bridge Street area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ledbury North , and the 271st highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bridge Street (HR8 2AW) in the last 12 months was 42.8 per 1,000 residents and was 33.4% lower than the Ledbury North average (64.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -58.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridge Street (HR8 2AW), the main crime hotspot is near St George Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ledbury North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St George Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Harlequin Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queen'S Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ellenscroft Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oatleys Terrace | Under investigation |
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