The total recorded crimes in Dymock, Forest of Dean, UK in January 2026 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dymock crime rate of 136.99 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 Dymock, encompassing approximately 36 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Dymock, we need to analyze Dymock crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Forest of Dean:
In 2024, Dymock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 135 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dymock recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.
In 2023, Dymock had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 107 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dymock recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Forest of Dean, Dymock has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In January 2026 the Dymock has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 136.99 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK
In 2024, the total Dymock crimes were 135. The crime rate of Dymock in 2024 was 3698.63 (year) or 308.22 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.
In 2023, the total crimes in Dymock were around 107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2931.51 (year) or 244.29 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.
| Area | January 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Dymock) | Crimes | Rank (Dymock) | Crimes | Rank (Dymock) | |
| Coleford | 51 | 2 | 801 | 1 | 804 | 1 |
| Lydney East | 52 | 1 | 634 | 2 | 753 | 2 |
| Newent & Taynton | 35 | 4 | 502 | 5 | 559 | 3 |
| Cinderford West | 22 | 8 | 512 | 3 | 447 | 6 |
| Cinderford East | 35 | 3 | 507 | 4 | 463 | 5 |
| Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook | 28 | 5 | 480 | 6 | 524 | 4 |
| Longhope & Huntley | 25 | 6 | 305 | 9 | 346 | 8 |
| Tidenham | 20 | 9 | 372 | 7 | 363 | 7 |
| Berry Hill | 23 | 7 | 325 | 8 | 301 | 10 |
| Ruspidge | 17 | 10 | 296 | 10 | 304 | 9 |
| Bream | 9 | 15 | 246 | 11 | 226 | 11 |
| Lydney West & Aylburton | 16 | 11 | 215 | 14 | 220 | 12 |
| Newnham | 11 | 14 | 234 | 12 | 188 | 14 |
| Hartpury & Redmarley | 13 | 12 | 188 | 15 | 150 | 15 |
| Pillowell | 5 | 19 | 217 | 13 | 193 | 13 |
| St. Briavels | 12 | 13 | 150 | 16 | 132 | 16 |
| Lydney North | 7 | 16 | 44 | 21 | 44 | 21 |
| Westbury-on-Severn | 6 | 17 | 73 | 18 | 66 | 19 |
| Newland & Sling | 3 | 20 | 67 | 20 | 89 | 18 |
| Lydbrook | 2 | 21 | 69 | 19 | 59 | 20 |
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dymock postcode area is presented below.