Total Crime Rate
28.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Kerne Bridge , and the 246th lowest 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 This (HR9 6EB) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 34.1% lower than the Kerne Bridge average (42.8 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode HR9 6EB, the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kerne Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Chapel Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Close | Under investigation |
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