Crime Rate in Ruspidge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ruspidge

The total recorded crimes in Ruspidge, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ruspidge crime rate of 30.62 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 Ruspidge, encompassing approximately 718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ruspidge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Coomb Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Elton Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ruspidge?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Ruspidge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 296 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ruspidge witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Ruspidge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 304 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ruspidge witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ruspidge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ruspidge has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 30.62 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Ruspidge crimes were 296. The crime rate of Ruspidge in 2024 was 411.91 (year) or 34.33 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ruspidge were around 304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 423.04 (year) or 35.25 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ruspidge)CrimesRank (Ruspidge)CrimesRank (Ruspidge)
Coleford55 3801 1804 1
Lydney East84 1634 2753 2
Cinderford West60 2512 3447 6
Newent & Taynton42 5502 5559 3
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook30 8480 6524 4
Cinderford East47 4507 4463 5
Berry Hill34 6325 8301 10
Tidenham25 9372 7363 7
Longhope & Huntley32 7305 9346 8
Newnham24 10234 12188 14
Bream20 14246 11226 11
Hartpury & Redmarley24 11188 15150 15
Lydney West & Aylburton23 12215 14220 12
Pillowell19 15217 13193 13
St. Briavels9 17150 16132 16
Newland & Sling9 1667 2089 18
Dymock9 18135 17107 17
Westbury-on-Severn2 2173 1866 19
Lydbrook7 1969 1959 20
Lydney North3 2044 2144 21

Ruspidge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 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 (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20241
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202410
July 202414
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ruspidge in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Coomb Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Elton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Silver Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beech Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tramway Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Morgan'S Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Villa Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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