Total Crime Rate
38.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Middle Wardens area has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bircher , and the 297th highest 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 Middle Wardens (SY7 0NW) in the last 12 months was 38.2 per 1,000 residents and was 34.9% higher than the Bircher average (28.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , 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 ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Middle Wardens (SY7 0NW), the main crime hotspot is near Rosemary Lane. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bircher| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lowe Croft | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rosemary Lane | — |
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