Crime Rate in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

The total recorded crimes in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook, Forest of Dean, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook crime rate of 19.39 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 Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook, encompassing approximately 2,217 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parks Road with total crimes: 4
  • Stars Pitch with total crimes: 4

How safe is Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 480 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 524 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Forest of Dean, Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 19.39 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook crimes were 480. The crime rate of Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook in 2024 was 216.49 (year) or 18.04 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook were around 524 crimes with yearly crime rate of 236.33 (year) or 19.69 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook)CrimesRank (Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook)CrimesRank (Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook)
Coleford71 2801 1804 1
Lydney East72 1634 2753 2
Newent & Taynton58 3502 5559 3
Cinderford West49 5512 3447 6
Cinderford East58 4507 4463 5
Tidenham25 8372 7363 7
Bream30 7246 11226 11
Longhope & Huntley17 14305 9346 8
Berry Hill17 13325 8301 10
Ruspidge24 9296 10304 9
Lydney West & Aylburton21 10215 14220 12
Newnham21 11234 12188 14
Hartpury & Redmarley20 12188 15150 15
Pillowell15 15217 13193 13
St. Briavels12 16150 16132 16
Dymock10 17135 17107 17
Newland & Sling9 1867 2089 18
Westbury-on-Severn1 2173 1866 19
Lydbrook4 2069 1959 20
Lydney North5 1944 2144 21

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20256
April 20258
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202510
April 20259
March 202520
February 202526
January 202521
December 202411
November 202414

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook postcode area is presented below.

1. Woodland Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parks Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Stars Pitch (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hazel Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Merrin (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dean Meadows (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Abenhall Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Whitehill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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