Crime Rate in Cinderford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cinderford East

The total recorded crimes in Cinderford East, Forest of Dean, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cinderford East crime rate of 6.43 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 Cinderford East, encompassing approximately 9,017 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cinderford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Northwood Close with total crimes: 5
  • Pinewood Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cinderford East?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Cinderford East reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 507 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cinderford East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Cinderford East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 463 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cinderford East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Forest of Dean, Cinderford East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cinderford East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cinderford East has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 6.43 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Cinderford East crimes were 507. The crime rate of Cinderford East in 2024 was 56.23 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cinderford East were around 463 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.35 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cinderford East)CrimesRank (Cinderford East)CrimesRank (Cinderford East)
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
Tidenham25 8372 7363 7
Bream30 7246 11226 11
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

Cinderford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202524
May 202521
April 20259
March 202512
February 202523
January 202517
December 202419
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202511
April 20254
March 20257
February 202511
January 202516
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20257
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Cinderford East in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Northwood Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Danby Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Giles Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Cinderford Bus Station (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Forest Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Edge Hills Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Edge Hills Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Dockham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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