Total Crime Rate
112.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Ross East , and the 79th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Close (HR9 7AF) in the last 12 months was 112.4 per 1,000 residents and was 18.9% higher than the Ross East average (94.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 31 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -72.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 49.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Close (HR9 7AF), the main crime hotspot is near The Mead. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 11 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 | The Mead | Under investigation |
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