Crime Rate in Bream: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bream

The total recorded crimes in Bream, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bream crime rate of 20.29 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 Bream, encompassing approximately 985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bream Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryelands Road with total crimes: 4
  • Blue Rock Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Ironstone Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bream?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Bream demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 246 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Bream had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 226 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bream Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bream has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 20.29 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Bream crimes were 246. The crime rate of Bream in 2024 was 249.52 (year) or 20.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bream were around 226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 229.23 (year) or 19.10 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bream)CrimesRank (Bream)CrimesRank (Bream)
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
Ruspidge22 13296 10304 9
Newnham24 10234 12188 14
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

Bream 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 (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 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 (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 202515
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bream in May 2025

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

1. Ryelands Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Blue Rock Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Ironstone Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Poole Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Highbury Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Tufts (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. John Hale Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parkend Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Whitecroft Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hillrise (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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