Crime Rate in Bream: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bream

The total recorded crimes in Bream, Forest of Dean, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bream crime rate of 30.43 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 Bream, encompassing approximately 985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bream Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ryelands Road with total crimes: 6
  • John Hale Close with total crimes: 4
  • Whitecroft Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bream?

To understand the safety of Bream, we need to analyze Bream crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Bream demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 246 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Bream had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 226 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Forest of Dean, Bream has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bream Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bream has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 30.43 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Bream crimes were 246. The crime rate of Bream in 2024 was 249.52 (year) or 20.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bream were around 226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 229.23 (year) or 19.10 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bream)CrimesRank (Bream)CrimesRank (Bream)
Coleford71 2801 1804 1
Lydney East72 1634 2753 2
Newent & Taynton58 3502 5559 3
Cinderford West49 5512 3447 6
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook43 6480 6524 4
Cinderford East58 4507 4463 5
Tidenham25 8372 7363 7
Longhope & Huntley17 14305 9346 8
Berry Hill17 13325 8301 10
Ruspidge24 9296 10304 9
Lydney West & Aylburton21 10215 14220 12
Newnham21 11234 12188 14
Hartpury & Redmarley20 12188 15150 15
Pillowell15 15217 13193 13
St. Briavels12 16150 16132 16
Dymock10 17135 17107 17
Newland & Sling9 1867 2089 18
Westbury-on-Severn1 2173 1866 19
Lydbrook4 2069 1959 20
Lydney North5 1944 2144 21

Bream Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 202515
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bream in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bream postcode area is presented below.

1. Ryelands Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. John Hale Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Whitecroft Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Blue Rock Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lydney Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Brockhollands Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bakery Mews (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. New Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parkend Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitechapel Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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