The total recorded crimes in Forest of Dean, Forest of Dean in January 2025 are around 496 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest of Dean crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Forest of Dean, encompassing approximately 87,004 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Forest of Dean, we need to analyze Forest of Dean crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Forest of Dean has recorded 6,372 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 73.24 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 245 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,338 crimes with a crime rate of 72.85, ranking it 228 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.
Relative to Gloucestershire:
In 2024, Forest of Dean demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gloucestershire average, with 6372 crimes compared to 10536.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Forest of Dean witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.
In 2023, Forest of Dean had fewer crimes than the Gloucestershire average, with 6,338 crimes compared to 9,765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Forest of Dean witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 5 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Forest of Dean is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean has a lower crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Coleford (52 crimes), and the safest, Newland & Sling (2 crimes), is 50 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Forest of Dean.
Similarly, the area of Cinderford (99 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney (25 crimes), with a difference of 74 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Forest of Dean.
| Coleford | 52 |
| Tidenham | 46 |
| Cinderford West | 45 |
| Lydney East | 44 |
| Cinderford East | 40 |
| Newnham | 9 |
| Pillowell | 9 |
| Lydbrook | 6 |
| Lydney North | 5 |
| Newland & Sling | 2 |
| Cinderford | 99 |
| Coleford | 67 |
| Lydney | 66 |
| Dymock, Hartpury & Huntley | 60 |
| Tidenham & Woolaston | 46 |
| Newent | 38 |
| Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean | 38 |
| Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels | 29 |
| Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley | 28 |
| Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney | 25 |
In January 2025 the Forest of Dean has recorded 496 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 215th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.
In 2024, the total Forest of Dean crimes were 6,372. The crime rate of Forest of Dean in 2024 was 73.24 (year) or 6.10 (month) ranking it 245 danzarous in the UK. Forest of Dean ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Forest of Dean were around 6,338 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.85 (year) or 6.07 (month) ranking 228 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Forest of Dean
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Gloucestershire) | Crimes | Rank (Gloucestershire) | Crimes | Rank (Gloucestershire) | |
| Cotswold | 453 | 5 | 6,439 | 6 | 6,092 | 6 |
| Stroud | 602 | 6 | 8,973 | 4 | 8,126 | 5 |
| Tewkesbury | 512 | 4 | 7,589 | 3 | 6,447 | 4 |
| Cheltenham | 967 | 2 | 13,657 | 2 | 13,933 | 2 |
| Gloucester | 1,456 | 1 | 20,188 | 1 | 17,655 | 1 |
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (222 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (117 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 196 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (193 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (117 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (177 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (98 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (174 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (95 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (184 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (109 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 225 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 115 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (438 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (280 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 291 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 25 |
| December 2024 | 34 |
| November 2024 | 31 |
| October 2024 | 33 |
| September 2024 | 36 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 43 |
| June 2024 | 56 |
A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 9 |
| November 2024 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 11 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 253 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 78 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 20 |
| December 2024 | 26 |
| November 2024 | 25 |
| October 2024 | 18 |
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 78 |
A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 11 |
| October 2024 | 16 |
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
A total of 1809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 226.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 438 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 222 |
| December 2024 | 196 |
| November 2024 | 193 |
| October 2024 | 177 |
| September 2024 | 174 |
| August 2024 | 184 |
| July 2024 | 225 |
| June 2024 | 438 |
A total of 1022 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 127.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 280 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 117 |
| December 2024 | 91 |
| November 2024 | 117 |
| October 2024 | 98 |
| September 2024 | 95 |
| August 2024 | 109 |
| July 2024 | 115 |
| June 2024 | 280 |
A total of 184 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 32 |
| December 2024 | 15 |
| November 2024 | 14 |
| October 2024 | 14 |
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 48 |
A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 11 |
| December 2024 | 12 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 12 |
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
A total of 270 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 25 |
| December 2024 | 24 |
| November 2024 | 29 |
| October 2024 | 42 |
| September 2024 | 33 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 46 |
A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 8 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 147 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 15 |
| December 2024 | 10 |
| November 2024 | 23 |
| October 2024 | 18 |
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 42 |
A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Forest of Dean postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |