Total Crime Rate
55.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Margaret Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ledbury North , and the 198th 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 Margaret Road (HR8 2AX) in the last 12 months was 55.7 per 1,000 residents and was 13.3% lower than the Ledbury North average (64.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Margaret Road (HR8 2AX), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 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 | Public order | Orchard Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queen'S Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oatleys Terrace | Under investigation |
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