Crime Rate in Newent & Taynton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newent & Taynton

The total recorded crimes in Newent & Taynton, Forest of Dean, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newent & Taynton crime rate of 9.22 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 Newent & Taynton, encompassing approximately 6,185 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-45.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newent & Taynton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reevers Road with total crimes: 4
  • Southend Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Glebe Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Newent & Taynton?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Newent & Taynton reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 502 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newent & Taynton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newent & Taynton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 559 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newent & Taynton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newent & Taynton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Newent & Taynton has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 9.22 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Newent & Taynton crimes were 502. The crime rate of Newent & Taynton in 2024 was 81.16 (year) or 6.76 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newent & Taynton were around 559 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.38 (year) or 7.53 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Dymock11 17135 17107 17
Newland & Sling9 1867 2089 18
Lydbrook2 2069 1959 20
Lydney North1 2144 2144 21

Newent & Taynton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 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 (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 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 (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202531
January 202518
December 202412
November 202417
October 202418
September 20249
August 202419
July 202423
June 202450
May 202413
April 202427

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202420
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Newent & Taynton in March 2025

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

1. Reevers Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Southend Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Glebe Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glebe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broad Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ross Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. B4216 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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