Vehicle crime is on the decrease in Herefordshire, we continue to improve in recycling our household waste but we’re still some of the lowest paid employees in the region.
These statistics and many more can be found in the “State of Herefordshire Report” 2003/2004, this is the fourth annual report to be published.
The "State of Herefordshire Report" provides data for a set of statistical indicators that are being used to monitor trends in Herefordshire in relation to elsewhere, together with other ‘scene-setting’ facts and figures about the County.
It also points the way for anyone wanting more detailed information about Herefordshire on a wide range of issues.
The report, which has been put together by local partners, links with aims set out in the Herefordshire Plan - the key strategic ten-year vision for the County.
The Plan includes ten ambitions that were drawn up following extensive consultation across the County - these ambitions represent those things that are most important to the people of Herefordshire.
Neil Pringle, Chair of Herefordshire Partnership, said: “This report gathers valuable information about the County which helps us plan the services we deliver, identify changing needs and support crucial funding bids for Herefordshire.”
Copies of the report will be available for members of the public to use for reference purpose at local libraries and Info in Herefordshire. It will also be accessible from http://www.herefordshirepartnership.com/
Extracts from Section 2.2 (see report for associated graphs)
- Mortality rates for circulatory diseases and cancers for people aged under 75 are decreasing steadily with Herefordshire having lower rates than regional and national figures. Source: Office for National Statistics
- There has been little change in the percentage of women smoking during pregnancy, with one in five women at delivery stating that they still smoke. Source: Smoking Cessation Service, Herefordshire Primary Care Trust
- Vehicle crimes have been decreasing steadily in the County (1255 in 2003-04 compared to 1371 in 2002-03), with rate per 1000 population consistently lower than average rate for England & Wales. Source: Home Office Recorded Crime in England & Wales
- The number of alcohol related crime and disorder incidents in Herefordshire has increased (2376 during 2003-04), in line with national trends. This may in part be due to increased police presence leading to more incidents being recorded. Source: Herefordshire Community Safety & Drugs Partnership
- At Dec 2003, the percentage of Herefordshire residents with home access to communications facilities were: computer - 63%, Internet - 55%, e-mail – 53%, mobile phone – 79% and landline phone – 92% Source: General Survey, Herefordshire Council
- In 2004, 34% of respondents were very satisfied with their local community as a place to live and a further 50% were fairly satisfied; no change from 2002. Source: Herefordshire Voice Survey, Herefordshire Council
- There is evidence of a significant increase in the percentage of people who regularly (at least once a month) use parks, open spaces, play areas & other community recreational facilities (30% in 2000 to 49% in 2003). Source: General Survey, Herefordshire Council
- Recycling of household waste shows continued improvement (19.4% of household waste in 2003-04. However, the amount of household waste collected in Herefordshire increased to 497 kg per person in 2003-04, following a decline in the previous year. Source: Waste Management, Herefordshire Council
- The condition of non-principal roads in Herefordshire has deteriorated, with 58% of non-principal roads assessed as requiring structural maintenance in 2003-04, compared to 41% in the previous period. Source: Highways & Transportation, Herefordshire Council
- Affordability of housing in Herefordshire is a major concern, with further increases in ratios of average house prices to average annual earnings between 2003 and 2004, although less marked than for the previous period. Sources: HM Land Registry and Annual Survey of Hours & Earnings, ONS
- Average (median) earnings in Herefordshire continue in 2004 to be much lower for Herefordshire (£361.20) than for the West Midlands Region (£397.30) and England & Wales (£427.90). Source: Annual Survey of Hours & Earnings, ONS
- At GCSE there has been a marked increase in the % of pupils in Herefordshire achieving 5+ grades A* - B (31.7% in 2004). Source: Education, Herefordshire Council
For further information, contact Herefordshire Partnership Research Team
Madeleine Spinks
Tel: 01432 261944
e-Mail: mspinks@herefordshire.gov.uk
Gill Swaithes
Tel: 01432 260442
e-Mail:gswaithes@herefordshire.gov.uk