Kington Rural vs Ross-on-Wye — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kington Rural

HR5 · Herefordshire

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime2

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 · Herefordshire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Shoplifting12
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Kington Rural has less crime — 7 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ross-on-Wye recorded substantially more crime than Kington Rural in April 2026 — 63 incidents compared to 7, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kington Rural sees higher rates of Other crime (2), while Ross-on-Wye has more Shoplifting (12) and Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kington Rural or Ross-on-Wye safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kington Rural recorded fewer crimes than Ross-on-Wye — 7 vs 63 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Kington Rural is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kington Rural and Ross-on-Wye?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kington Rural saw higher rates of Other crime while Ross-on-Wye had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kington Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 63).

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