Crime Rate in Lydney East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lydney East

The total recorded crimes in Lydney East, Forest of Dean, UK in January 2026 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lydney East crime rate of 10.49 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 Lydney East, encompassing approximately 4,957 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Lydney East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • St Mary'S Square with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lydney East?

To understand the safety of Lydney East, we need to analyze Lydney 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, Lydney East reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 634 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lydney East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Lydney East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 753 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lydney East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lydney East Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Lydney East has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 10.49 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Lydney East crimes were 634. The crime rate of Lydney East in 2024 was 127.89 (year) or 10.66 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lydney East were around 753 crimes with yearly crime rate of 151.90 (year) or 12.66 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lydney East)CrimesRank (Lydney East)CrimesRank (Lydney East)
Coleford51 2801 1804 1
Newent & Taynton35 4502 5559 3
Cinderford West22 8512 3447 6
Cinderford East35 3507 4463 5
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook28 5480 6524 4
Longhope & Huntley25 6305 9346 8
Tidenham20 9372 7363 7
Berry Hill23 7325 8301 10
Ruspidge17 10296 10304 9
Bream9 15246 11226 11
Lydney West & Aylburton16 11215 14220 12
Newnham11 14234 12188 14
Hartpury & Redmarley13 12188 15150 15
Pillowell5 19217 13193 13
St. Briavels12 13150 16132 16
Lydney North7 1644 2144 21
Dymock5 18135 17107 17
Westbury-on-Severn6 1773 1866 19
Newland & Sling3 2067 2089 18
Lydbrook2 2169 1959 20

Lydney East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202521
November 202528
October 202523
September 202522
August 202524
July 202533
June 202528
May 202530
April 202517
March 202522
February 202523

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20259
November 20259
October 202511
September 202516
August 202522
July 202522
June 202518
May 202526
April 202519
March 202513
February 20257

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20255
October 20253
September 20256
August 20259
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20251
September 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
February 20258

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
May 20254
April 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20256
September 20252
August 202510
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Lydney East in January 2026

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

1. Springfield Road (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Mary'S Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Kingfisher Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gordon Sargent Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Highbrook Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Albert Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lakeside Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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