Crime Rate in St. Briavels: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. Briavels

The total recorded crimes in St. Briavels, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Briavels crime rate of 178.57 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 St. Briavels, encompassing approximately 50 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St. Briavels Crime Hotspots

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

  • French Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Cinder Hill with total crimes: 3

How safe is St. Briavels?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, St. Briavels demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 150 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St. Briavels recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, St. Briavels had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 132 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St. Briavels recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St. Briavels Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St. Briavels has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 178.57 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total St. Briavels crimes were 150. The crime rate of St. Briavels in 2024 was 2976.19 (year) or 248.02 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. Briavels were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2619.05 (year) or 218.25 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. Briavels)CrimesRank (St. Briavels)CrimesRank (St. Briavels)
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
Newnham24 10234 12188 14
Bream20 14246 11226 11
Hartpury & Redmarley24 11188 15150 15
Lydney West & Aylburton23 12215 14220 12
Pillowell19 15217 13193 13
Newland & Sling9 1667 2089 18
Dymock9 18135 17107 17
Westbury-on-Severn2 2173 1866 19
Lydbrook7 1969 1959 20
Lydney North3 2044 2144 21

St. Briavels Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

In April 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
May 20243

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
December 20243
October 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
May 20243

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246

High Crime Locations St. Briavels in May 2025

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

1. French Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Cinder Hill (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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