Safest Areas in Herefordshire 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Burghill (HR4) recorded the lowest crime rate in Herefordshire, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Ross-on-Wye (HR9) recorded 65 crimes in the same period — more than 65x the crime count of the safest area. Notably, all 9 postcode areas analysed in Herefordshire recorded fewer than 150 crimes — below the national average. Even in the safest area, public order is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Public order
1
crimes
2
Vehicle crime
2
crimes
3
Colwall WR13
Violence & sexual offences
5
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
7
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
15
crimes
6
Shoplifting
17
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
22
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
23
crimes
9
Violence & sexual offences
65
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
65
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
23
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
22
crimes
4
Shoplifting
17
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
15
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
7
crimes
7
Colwall WR13
Violence & sexual offences
5
crimes
8
Vehicle crime
2
crimes
9
Public order
1
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Herefordshire?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Burghill (HR4) is the safest area in Herefordshire, recording 1 crimes — 94% fewer than the average across the 9 areas analysed. Public order was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Herefordshire?

Ross-on-Wye (HR9) recorded the most crime in Herefordshire in April 2026, with 65 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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