WD22 Intelligence Updated January 2026Source: Gloucestershire Constabulary Police

Crime in Newent & Taynton, Forest of Dean

Comprehensive safety analysis for Newent & Taynton, localized within Forest of Dean. (Data using latest available police report)

Total Crimes

35
trending_down -31.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

71.84per 1k
trending_down -4.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,709

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences16
Anti-social Behaviour7
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Public Order2
Other Crime1
Drug Offences1
Shoplifting1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Forest of Dean district.

Local Rank

#14safest in Forest of Dean

City Average

59.82per 1k

Local Policing

Newent

Gloucestershire Constabulary

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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

JUN25

Chill-Out Zone

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Local PCSO's will be calling in to the Chill-Out Zone when shifts allow, to chat to the young adults

schedule

5:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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Broad Street, Newent, Glos

JUN29

School Talk

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Local PCSO will be attending the school to talk to the pupils

schedule

9:00 AM — 10:30 AM

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Picklenash Junior School Ross Road Newent Glos

JUN29

Police Point

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An 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

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Newent Sharing Kitchen, Community Centre, Ross Road, Newent, Glos

JUN30

Neighbourhood Multi-Agency Meeting

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Neighbourhood Team meeting with other outside agencies to discuss issues and areas of concern along with action plans

schedule

9:30 AM — 10:00 AM

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Lydney Police Station High Street Lydney Glos

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Police Point

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Local 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

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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The shop at Bromsberrow, Bromsberrow Heath,

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