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 March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lydney East crime rate of 11.30 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lydney East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Albert Street with total crimes: 3
  • Rushyleaze 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lydney East has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 11.30 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest of Dean)CrimesRank (Forest of Dean)CrimesRank (Forest of Dean)
Coleford51 3801 1804 1
Newent & Taynton57 1502 5559 3
Cinderford West51 4512 3447 6
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook44 5480 6524 4
Cinderford East26 8507 4463 5
Tidenham28 6372 7363 7
Berry Hill28 7325 8301 10
Longhope & Huntley21 12305 9346 8
Ruspidge21 11296 10304 9
Lydney West & Aylburton26 9215 14220 12
St. Briavels21 10150 16132 16
Bream20 13246 11226 11
Newnham19 14234 12188 14
Pillowell9 19217 13193 13
Hartpury & Redmarley19 15188 15150 15
Westbury-on-Severn13 1673 1866 19
Dymock11 17135 17107 17
Newland & Sling9 1867 2089 18
Lydbrook2 2069 1959 20
Lydney North1 2144 2144 21

Lydney East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 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 (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202523
January 202519
December 202426
November 202430
October 202424
September 202427
August 202424
July 202419
June 202436
May 202420
April 202422

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202432
May 202416
April 20246

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lydney East in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Albert Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Rushyleaze (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Meadow View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Rodley Manor Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Wintour Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Highfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Minerva Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Klondyke Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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