Ledbury vs Ross-on-Wye — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ledbury

HR8 · Herefordshire

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Burglary2

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 · Herefordshire

58

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting19
  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour8

Ledbury has less crime — 13 vs 58 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Ledbury or Ross-on-Wye safer?

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.

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

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).

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