Crime Rate in Lydbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lydbrook

The total recorded crimes in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lydbrook crime rate of 21.17 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 Lydbrook, encompassing approximately 330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lydbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Joys Green Road with total crimes: 1
  • Horslea with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lydbrook?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Lydbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 69 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lydbrook recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Lydbrook had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 59 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lydbrook recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lydbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lydbrook has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 21.17 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Lydbrook crimes were 69. The crime rate of Lydbrook in 2024 was 208.71 (year) or 17.39 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lydbrook were around 59 crimes with yearly crime rate of 178.46 (year) or 14.87 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lydbrook)CrimesRank (Lydbrook)CrimesRank (Lydbrook)
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
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
Lydney North3 2044 2144 21

Lydbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lydbrook in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Joys Green Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Horslea (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Robinson Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ridge Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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