Crime Rate in Dymock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dymock

The total recorded crimes in Dymock, Forest of Dean, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dymock crime rate of 301.37 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 Dymock, encompassing approximately 36 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Dymock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Way with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • B4024 with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dymock?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Dymock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 135 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dymock recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dymock had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 107 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dymock recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dymock Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dymock has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 301.37 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Dymock crimes were 135. The crime rate of Dymock in 2024 was 3698.63 (year) or 308.22 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dymock were around 107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2931.51 (year) or 244.29 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest of Dean)CrimesRank (Forest of Dean)CrimesRank (Forest of Dean)
Coleford51 3801 1804 1
Newent & Taynton57 1502 5559 3
Lydney East56 2634 2753 2
Cinderford West51 4512 3447 6
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook44 5480 6524 4
Cinderford East26 8507 4463 5
Tidenham28 6372 7363 7
Berry Hill28 7325 8301 10
Longhope & Huntley21 12305 9346 8
Ruspidge21 11296 10304 9
Lydney West & Aylburton26 9215 14220 12
St. Briavels21 10150 16132 16
Bream20 13246 11226 11
Newnham19 14234 12188 14
Pillowell9 19217 13193 13
Hartpury & Redmarley19 15188 15150 15
Westbury-on-Severn13 1673 1866 19
Newland & Sling9 1867 2089 18
Lydbrook2 2069 1959 20
Lydney North1 2144 2144 21

Dymock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 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 (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Dymock in March 2025

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

1. Western Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. B4024 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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