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WD22 Intelligence Updated January 2026Source: Gloucestershire Constabulary Police

Crime in Newland & Sling, Forest of Dean

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

Total Crimes

3

Annual Crime Rate

28.76per 1k

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,469

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences3

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Perrygrove Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
 1
On or near Meadow Walk Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
 1
On or near Marsh Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
 1

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Safety comparison within Forest of Dean district.

Local Rank

#5safest in Forest of Dean

National Safety

Top 8%Safest

City Average

59.82per 1k

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Local Policing

Lydney

Gloucestershire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Tackling drug dealing and related Anti-social behaviour as well as anti-social behaviour from local youths.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

We continue to proactively tackle this issue through drugs warrants, stop searches and civil orders.
Current problem solving plan is in place to help tackle ASB.
High visibility patrols from our PCSO’s as well as school talks, community drop ins and walk arounds with partner agencies.

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Reducing the number of shoplifting offences impacting retail businesses.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Through targeting our prolific offenders

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Reducing the number of Serious and Fatal Road Traffic Collisions and Anti-social driving 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

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