Crime Rate in Newnham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newnham

The total recorded crimes in Newnham, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newnham crime rate of 0.88 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 Newnham, encompassing approximately 27,213 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Smithy with total crimes: 5
  • Brightlands with total crimes: 4
  • Howell'S Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Newnham?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Newnham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 234 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newnham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Newnham had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 188 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newnham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newnham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newnham has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Newnham crimes were 234. The crime rate of Newnham in 2024 was 24.62 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newnham were around 188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.00 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newnham)CrimesRank (Newnham)CrimesRank (Newnham)
Coleford55 3801 1804 1
Lydney East84 1634 2753 2
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
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

Newnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242
July 20249
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Newnham in May 2025

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

1. The Smithy (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Brightlands (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Howell'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Loiterpin (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Howell'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. All Saints Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Butlers Mead (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Awre Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whetstones (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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