Crime Rate in Ruspidge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ruspidge

The total recorded crimes in Ruspidge, Forest of Dean, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ruspidge crime rate of 33.40 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 Ruspidge, encompassing approximately 718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Ruspidge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fir View Road with total crimes: 3
  • Villa Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ruspidge?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Ruspidge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 296 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ruspidge witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Ruspidge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 304 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ruspidge witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ruspidge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ruspidge has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 33.40 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Ruspidge crimes were 296. The crime rate of Ruspidge in 2024 was 411.91 (year) or 34.33 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ruspidge were around 304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 423.04 (year) or 35.25 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ruspidge)CrimesRank (Ruspidge)CrimesRank (Ruspidge)
Coleford71 2801 1804 1
Lydney East72 1634 2753 2
Newent & Taynton58 3502 5559 3
Cinderford West49 5512 3447 6
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook43 6480 6524 4
Cinderford East58 4507 4463 5
Tidenham25 8372 7363 7
Bream30 7246 11226 11
Longhope & Huntley17 14305 9346 8
Berry Hill17 13325 8301 10
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

Ruspidge 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 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20241
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ruspidge in July 2025

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

1. Fir View Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Villa Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oak Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cullimore View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Dean Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sutton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Morgan'S Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Peacock Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hart Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Slad (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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