Total Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alton Street area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Ross East , and the 79th 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 Alton Street (HR9 5NN) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% lower than the Ross East average (94.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alton Street (HR9 5NN), the main crime hotspot is near Smallbrook Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ross East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Smallbrook Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chase Road | Under investigation |
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