Crime Rate in Cinderford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cinderford East

The total recorded crimes in Cinderford East, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cinderford East crime rate of 5.21 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 Cinderford East, encompassing approximately 9,017 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Cinderford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Danby Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cinderford Bus Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cinderford East?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Cinderford East reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 507 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cinderford East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Cinderford East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 463 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cinderford East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cinderford East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cinderford East has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 5.21 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Cinderford East crimes were 507. The crime rate of Cinderford East in 2024 was 56.23 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cinderford East were around 463 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.35 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cinderford East)CrimesRank (Cinderford East)CrimesRank (Cinderford East)
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
Berry Hill34 6325 8301 10
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

Cinderford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 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 (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 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 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20259
March 202512
February 202523
January 202517
December 202419
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415
June 202444
May 202427

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20257
February 202511
January 202516
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
June 20248

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cinderford East in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Danby Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Cinderford Bus Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Boseley Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lamb Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Pembroke Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Edge Hills Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Northwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Severn View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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