Total Crime Rate
62.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Winston Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ledbury North , and the 171st 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 Winston Close (HR8 2XQ) in the last 12 months was 62.3 per 1,000 residents and was 3.1% 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 8 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 350.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Winston Close (HR8 2XQ), the main crime hotspot is near Biddulph Way. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Biddulph Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mabel'S Furlong | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Biddulph Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Biddulph Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Biddulph Way | Under investigation |
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