Crime Rate in Berry Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berry Hill

The total recorded crimes in Berry Hill, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berry Hill crime rate of 4.05 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 Berry Hill, encompassing approximately 8,399 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Berry Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Forest Lea with total crimes: 6
  • Woodgate Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Berry Hill?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Berry Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 325 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Berry Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Berry Hill had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 301 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Berry Hill witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Berry Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Berry Hill has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.26 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Berry Hill crimes were 325. The crime rate of Berry Hill in 2024 was 38.69 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Berry Hill were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.84 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Berry Hill)CrimesRank (Berry Hill)CrimesRank (Berry Hill)
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
Tidenham25 9372 7363 7
Longhope & Huntley32 7305 9346 8
Ruspidge22 13296 10304 9
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

Berry Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 202412
August 202411
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
June 202414

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Berry Hill in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Burglary9
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Forest Lea (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Woodgate Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Wilkes Meadow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Horsepool (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aston Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Crow Ash Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hillcrest Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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