Crime Rate in Newland & Sling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newland & Sling

The total recorded crimes in Newland & Sling, Forest of Dean, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newland & Sling crime rate of 37.94 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 Newland & Sling, encompassing approximately 237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Newland & Sling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smiths Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Laureldene with total crimes: 1
  • Gorse Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Newland & Sling?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Newland & Sling demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 67 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newland & Sling recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newland & Sling had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 89 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newland & Sling recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Forest of Dean, Newland & Sling has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Newland & Sling Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Newland & Sling has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 37.94 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Newland & Sling crimes were 67. The crime rate of Newland & Sling in 2024 was 282.46 (year) or 23.54 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newland & Sling were around 89 crimes with yearly crime rate of 375.21 (year) or 31.27 (month) ranking 18 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
Lydney East56 2634 2753 2
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
Lydbrook2 2069 1959 20
Lydney North1 2144 2144 21

Newland & Sling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Newland & Sling in March 2025

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

1. Smiths Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Laureldene (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Gorse Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Michaels Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Miners Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Oaklands (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Meadow Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Clements End Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Marsh Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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