Crime Rate in Newland & Sling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newland & Sling

The total recorded crimes in Newland & Sling, Forest of Dean, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newland & Sling crime rate of 37.94 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 Newland & Sling, encompassing approximately 237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newland & Sling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miners Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parkend Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Oaklands with total crimes: 1

How safe is Newland & Sling?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Newland & Sling demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 67 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newland & Sling recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Newland & Sling had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 89 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newland & Sling recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newland & Sling Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newland & Sling has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 37.94 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Newland & Sling crimes were 67. The crime rate of Newland & Sling in 2024 was 282.46 (year) or 23.54 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newland & Sling were around 89 crimes with yearly crime rate of 375.21 (year) or 31.27 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newland & Sling)CrimesRank (Newland & Sling)CrimesRank (Newland & Sling)
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
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
Westbury-on-Severn1 2173 1866 19
Lydbrook4 2069 1959 20
Lydney North5 1944 2144 21

Newland & Sling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Newland & Sling in July 2025

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

1. Miners Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parkend Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oaklands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Milestone Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Clements End Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Holly Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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