Crime in Newent & Taynton, Forest of Dean
Comprehensive safety analysis for Newent & Taynton, localized within Forest of Dean. (Data using latest available police report)
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Gloucester Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ross Road Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Manor Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Onslow Road Map | Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Broad Street Map | Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Graces Pitch Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near May Hill View Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Cheapside Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Newent
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Local Priorities
Tackling graffiti, drug dealing and Anti-social behaviour in Town centre
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We continue to proactively tackle these issues through drugs warrants, stop searches and civil orders. We have recently interviewed 2 individuals about graffiti offences around the Town
Actioned: 6 May 2026
Reducing the number of Serious and Fatal Road Traffic Collisions in the Forest.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We continue to proactively target offenders who repeatedly drive vehicles illegally on our roads and also those who use our road network to commit crime. We are doing this through specific tasking’s to our Specialist Operations Team and locally with our proactive and neighbourhood teams. We are also working with partner agencies to improve road safety.
Actioned: 6 May 2026
Tackling Anti-social behaviour and drug use at Newent Lake
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Our focus around Newent Lake will involve an increase in high visibility and plain clothed patrols.
Actioned: 6 May 2026
Engagement Events
Chill-Out Zone
otherLocal PCSO's will be calling in to the Chill-Out Zone when shifts allow, to chat to the young adults
5:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Broad Street, Newent, Glos
School Talk
otherLocal PCSO will be attending the school to talk to the pupils
9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
Picklenash Junior School Ross Road Newent Glos
Police Point
otherAn opportunity to discuss community matters in an informal setting with the local PCSO for your area. And while you're there, why not sign up to Community Alerts and start receiving messages from the Local Neighbourhood Police Team
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Newent Sharing Kitchen, Community Centre, Ross Road, Newent, Glos
Neighbourhood Multi-Agency Meeting
meetingNeighbourhood Team meeting with other outside agencies to discuss issues and areas of concern along with action plans
9:30 AM — 10:00 AM
Lydney Police Station High Street Lydney Glos
Police Point
otherLocal PCSO will be holding a Police Point, where the community can discuss any issues or concerns or ask for advice. You can also sign up to Community Alerts and start receiving messages from the Local Neighbourhood Police Team
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
The shop at Bromsberrow, Bromsberrow Heath,
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