Crime Rate in Coleford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coleford

The total recorded crimes in Coleford, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coleford crime rate of 8.73 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 Coleford, encompassing approximately 6,302 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Coleford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wynols Hill Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Market Place with total crimes: 4
  • Lords Gate with total crimes: 3

How safe is Coleford?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Coleford reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 801 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Coleford witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Coleford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 804 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Coleford witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coleford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coleford has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 8.73 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Coleford crimes were 801. The crime rate of Coleford in 2024 was 127.10 (year) or 10.59 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coleford were around 804 crimes with yearly crime rate of 127.57 (year) or 10.63 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coleford)CrimesRank (Coleford)CrimesRank (Coleford)
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
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

Coleford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 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 (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 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 (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202529
March 202515
February 202527
January 202522
December 202424
November 202419
October 202413
September 202418
August 202416
July 202442
June 202436
May 202418

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202512
February 202511
January 202513
December 20248
November 202416
October 202415
September 202415
August 202416
July 202415
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20255
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20243
October 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Coleford in May 2025

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

1. Wynols Hill Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Lords Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. South Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
5. Greenways Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Station Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Bessemer Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coalway Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. B4028 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Poolway Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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