Kington Rural vs Ross-on-Wye — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kington Rural

HR5 · Herefordshire

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Other theft2
  • Shoplifting1

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 · Herefordshire

58

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

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

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

What the data shows

Ross-on-Wye recorded substantially more crime than Kington Rural in February 2026 — 58 incidents compared to 13, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kington Rural sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Ross-on-Wye has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kington Rural or Ross-on-Wye safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Kington Rural recorded fewer crimes than Ross-on-Wye — 13 vs 58 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Kington Rural is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kington Rural saw higher rates of Other theft while Ross-on-Wye had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kington Rural recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 58).

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