Crime Rate in Ruspidge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ruspidge

The total recorded crimes in Ruspidge, Forest of Dean, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ruspidge crime rate of 29.22 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 Ruspidge, encompassing approximately 718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ruspidge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellingtons Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Cullimore View with total crimes: 2
  • Beech Way 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ruspidge has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 29.22 ranking 11th 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.

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
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

Ruspidge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
April 20242

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
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Wellingtons Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Cullimore View (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
3. Beech Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Valley Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Staple Edge View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Forest View (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Villa Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hart Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elton Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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