Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HR5 · Herefordshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HR8 · Herefordshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kington Rural has less crime — 7 vs 14 incidents in April 2026.
Ledbury recorded notably higher crime than Kington Rural in April 2026 — 14 vs 7 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kington Rural sees higher rates of Other crime (2), while Ledbury has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kington Rural recorded fewer crimes than Ledbury — 7 vs 14 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Kington Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kington Rural saw higher rates of Other crime while Ledbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Kington Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 14).