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 May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lydney East crime rate of 16.95 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (76.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Lydney East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hams Road with total crimes: 8
  • Klondyke Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Lydney East has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 16.95 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lydney East)CrimesRank (Lydney East)CrimesRank (Lydney East)
Coleford55 3801 1804 1
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

Lydney East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202519
March 202513
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202517
March 202522
February 202523
January 202519
December 202426
November 202430
October 202424
September 202427
August 202424
July 202419
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Hams Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
2. Klondyke Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Steel Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Lakeside Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. B4234 (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Albert Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Rushyleaze (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bledisloe Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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