Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HR8 · Herefordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HR9 · Herefordshire
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ledbury has less crime — 13 vs 58 incidents in February 2026.
Ross-on-Wye recorded substantially more crime than Ledbury in February 2026 — 58 incidents compared to 13, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ledbury sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Ross-on-Wye has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ledbury recorded fewer crimes than Ross-on-Wye — 13 vs 58 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Ledbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ledbury saw higher rates of Burglary while Ross-on-Wye had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ledbury recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 58).