Hereford City North vs Ross-on-Wye

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Hereford City North West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Ross-on-Wye West Mercia Police

      Hereford City North vs Ross-on-Wye Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Hereford City North
      West Mercia Police
      1,890 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      8.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ross-on-Wye
      West Mercia Police
      1,224 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      10.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hereford City North
      B Ross-on-Wye
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,890
      1,224
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,911
      1,334
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↓8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.4%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hereford City North
      B Ross-on-Wye
      Violent Crime
      757 ↓5%
      427 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      338 ↑11%
      192 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      117 ↓10%
      84 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑19%
      29 ↓56%
      Burglary
      40 ↓29%
      53 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      143 ↑15%
      120 ↑29%
      Drugs
      55 ↓13%
      32 ↓6%
      Public Order
      101 ↓19%
      87 ↑6%
      Robbery
      15 ↑67%
      3 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      186 ↑13%
      130 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑67%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓41%
      9 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓6%
      48 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ross-on-Wye is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hereford City North safer than Ross-on-Wye?

      Hereford City North has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,890 crimes in the last 12 months. Ross-on-Wye has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,224 crimes. Ross-on-Wye scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hereford City North vs Ross-on-Wye?

      Hereford City North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ross-on-Wye shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hereford City North and Ross-on-Wye?

      In Hereford City North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (757 incidents). In Ross-on-Wye, it is Violent Crime (427 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hereford City North and Ross-on-Wye?

      Hereford City North recorded 338 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ross-on-Wye recorded 192. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hereford City North vs Ross-on-Wye?

      Violent crime in Hereford City North totalled 757 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 427 in Ross-on-Wye. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hereford City North and Ross-on-Wye in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hereford City North recorded 1,911 crimes (now 1,890, a change of -1.1%). Ross-on-Wye recorded 1,334 crimes previously (now 1,224, -8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hereford City North and Ross-on-Wye?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hereford City North has a resolution rate of 8.4% and Ross-on-Wye has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hereford City North and Ross-on-Wye?

      Hereford City North falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Ross-on-Wye is covered by West Mercia Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hereford City North and Ross-on-Wye?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hereford City North or Ross-on-Wye on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hereford City North and Ross-on-Wye. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.