Crime Rate in Newent & Taynton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newent & Taynton

The total recorded crimes in Newent & Taynton, Forest of Dean, UK in January 2026 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newent & Taynton crime rate of 5.66 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 Newent & Taynton, encompassing approximately 6,185 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Newent & Taynton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Broad Street with total crimes: 3
  • Kews Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Newent & Taynton?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Newent & Taynton reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 502 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newent & Taynton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Newent & Taynton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 559 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newent & Taynton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newent & Taynton Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Newent & Taynton has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Newent & Taynton crimes were 502. The crime rate of Newent & Taynton in 2024 was 81.16 (year) or 6.76 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newent & Taynton were around 559 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.38 (year) or 7.53 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Newent & Taynton)CrimesRank (Newent & Taynton)CrimesRank (Newent & Taynton)
Coleford51 2801 1804 1
Lydney East52 1634 2753 2
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

Newent & Taynton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202521
November 202524
October 202526
September 202515
August 202526
July 202519
June 202521
May 202517
April 20257
March 202517
February 202531

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20255
November 20258
October 20253
September 20258
August 20257
July 202521
June 202515
May 202512
April 20254
March 202517
February 20258

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20255
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
August 20252
June 20251

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20258
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Newent & Taynton in January 2026

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Broad Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kews Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ross Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Watery Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Onslow Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Gloucester Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Horsefair Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Mantley Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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