The total recorded crimes in St. Briavels, Forest of Dean, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Briavels crime rate of 238.10 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 St. Briavels, encompassing approximately 50 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of St. Briavels, we need to analyze St. Briavels crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Forest of Dean:
In 2024, St. Briavels demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 150 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St. Briavels recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.
In 2023, St. Briavels had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 132 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St. Briavels recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Forest of Dean, St. Briavels has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the St. Briavels has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 238.10 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK
In 2024, the total St. Briavels crimes were 150. The crime rate of St. Briavels in 2024 was 2976.19 (year) or 248.02 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.
In 2023, the total crimes in St. Briavels were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2619.05 (year) or 218.25 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (St. Briavels) | Crimes | Rank (St. Briavels) | Crimes | Rank (St. Briavels) | |
| Coleford | 71 | 2 | 801 | 1 | 804 | 1 |
| Lydney East | 72 | 1 | 634 | 2 | 753 | 2 |
| Newent & Taynton | 58 | 3 | 502 | 5 | 559 | 3 |
| Cinderford West | 49 | 5 | 512 | 3 | 447 | 6 |
| Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook | 43 | 6 | 480 | 6 | 524 | 4 |
| Cinderford East | 58 | 4 | 507 | 4 | 463 | 5 |
| Tidenham | 25 | 8 | 372 | 7 | 363 | 7 |
| Bream | 30 | 7 | 246 | 11 | 226 | 11 |
| Longhope & Huntley | 17 | 14 | 305 | 9 | 346 | 8 |
| Berry Hill | 17 | 13 | 325 | 8 | 301 | 10 |
| Ruspidge | 24 | 9 | 296 | 10 | 304 | 9 |
| Lydney West & Aylburton | 21 | 10 | 215 | 14 | 220 | 12 |
| Newnham | 21 | 11 | 234 | 12 | 188 | 14 |
| Hartpury & Redmarley | 20 | 12 | 188 | 15 | 150 | 15 |
| Pillowell | 15 | 15 | 217 | 13 | 193 | 13 |
| Dymock | 10 | 17 | 135 | 17 | 107 | 17 |
| Newland & Sling | 9 | 18 | 67 | 20 | 89 | 18 |
| Westbury-on-Severn | 1 | 21 | 73 | 18 | 66 | 19 |
| Lydbrook | 4 | 20 | 69 | 19 | 59 | 20 |
| Lydney North | 5 | 19 | 44 | 21 | 44 | 21 |
July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
In April 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St. Briavels postcode area is presented below.