Crime Rate in Cinderford West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cinderford West

The total recorded crimes in Cinderford West, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cinderford West crime rate of 68.29 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 Cinderford West, encompassing approximately 878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Cinderford West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newtown Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cinderford West?

To understand the safety of Cinderford West, we need to analyze Cinderford West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 512 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cinderford West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Cinderford West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 447 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cinderford West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cinderford West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cinderford West has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 68.29 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Cinderford West crimes were 512. The crime rate of Cinderford West in 2024 was 582.75 (year) or 48.56 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cinderford West were around 447 crimes with yearly crime rate of 508.76 (year) or 42.40 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cinderford West)CrimesRank (Cinderford West)CrimesRank (Cinderford West)
Coleford55 3801 1804 1
Lydney East84 1634 2753 2
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 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 (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 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 (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202524
March 202511
February 202510
January 202517
December 202413
November 202417
October 202415
September 20249
August 202412
July 202413
June 202442
May 202420

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202518
February 202513
January 202511
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cinderford West in May 2025

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

1. Newtown Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Millers Way (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Upper Bilson Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. A4151 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Branch (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Market Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bilson School Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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