Crime Rate in Cinderford West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cinderford West

The total recorded crimes in Cinderford West, Forest of Dean, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cinderford West crime rate of 55.77 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 West, encompassing approximately 878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cinderford West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 5
  • The Keelings with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cinderford West?

To understand the safety of Cinderford West, we need to analyze Cinderford West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 512 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cinderford West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Cinderford West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 447 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cinderford West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cinderford West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cinderford West has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 55.77 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Cinderford West crimes were 512. The crime rate of Cinderford West in 2024 was 582.75 (year) or 48.56 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cinderford West were around 447 crimes with yearly crime rate of 508.76 (year) or 42.40 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cinderford West)CrimesRank (Cinderford West)CrimesRank (Cinderford West)
Coleford71 2801 1804 1
Lydney East72 1634 2753 2
Newent & Taynton58 3502 5559 3
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook43 6480 6524 4
Cinderford East58 4507 4463 5
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 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 (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 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 (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202518
May 202524
April 202524
March 202511
February 202510
January 202517
December 202413
November 202417
October 202415
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202514
May 202510
April 202514
March 202518
February 202513
January 202511
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Cinderford West in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Commercial Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. The Keelings (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
4. Foxes Bridge Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. Market Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. White Chapel Row (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Hollyhill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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