West Mercia Police

Is Leominster Safe?

Crime statistics for Leominster. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 24 months: June 2024 – May 2026 2,761 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,761 Crimes (last 24 months)
38.4% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓37.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 2,761 total crimes recorded in Leominster

Violent Crime
1,066 38.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
461 16.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
231 8.4%
Shoplifting
228 8.3%
Public Order
220 8%
Other Theft
195 7.1%
Burglary
105 3.8%
Other Crime
75 2.7%
Vehicle Crime
61 2.2%
Drugs
54 2%
Possession of Weapons
32 1.2%
Theft from Person
11 0.4%
Robbery
11 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
11 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Leominster — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leominster safe?

Leominster has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,062 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 37.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Leominster are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Leominster in the last 12 months?

1,062 crimes were recorded in Leominster in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 37.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,699 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,066 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Leominster?

The most common crime in Leominster is Violent Crime, with 1,066 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 100.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Leominster increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Leominster is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 37.5% — from 1,699 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,062 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Leominster?

Leominster has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Leominster compare to the West Mercia Police average?

Leominster has a safety score of 10/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 19/100. Leominster is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Leominster?

38.4% of crimes recorded in Leominster resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Mercia Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Leominster?

1,066 violent crimes were recorded in Leominster in the last 12 months — representing 100.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 461 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Leominster last updated?

The crime data for Leominster was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Leominster with other areas?

You can compare Leominster with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.