Cinderford Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cinderford's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.7% above the UK average of 7.1. This figure highlights a significant imbalance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.7% of all reported crimes, a rate 92% higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 11.1% and 10.0% respectively, both figures exceeding their UK counterparts. This pattern suggests a local environment where interpersonal conflicts and disorder may be more prevalent, potentially influenced by community dynamics or socioeconomic factors. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may have contributed to higher indoor incidents, such as anti-social behaviour, though this is consistent with broader UK trends. The data also reveals a nuanced picture: while shoplifting increased by 100%, it remains 7% below the UK average, indicating that local retail security measures may be more effective than national averages suggest. This contrast with the sharp rise in 'other crime' and criminal damage underscores the complexity of Cinderford's crime profile, which requires targeted interventions to address both immediate and systemic challenges.

February 2024 saw a 300% surge in 'other crime' incidents, rising from one to four, a category that includes unclassified offences and may reflect underreported or evolving criminal activity. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 250%, jumping from two to seven, a stark increase that may indicate targeted vandalism or environmental factors. Despite a 14.3% decrease in violent crimes, which fell from 49 to 42, the category still dominated the crime profile, contributing 46.7% of all reported incidents. This dominance, 92% above the UK average, suggests a unique local challenge. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 100%, reaching four incidents, a figure that is 7% below the UK average, hinting at potential disparities in retail security practices. For residents, the 300% rise in 'other crime' underscores the importance of vigilance in areas where such incidents are concentrated, particularly in locations with limited surveillance or community engagement.

Cinderford's crime rate in February 2024 rose to 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a 5.9% increase from the previous month's 9.7. This shift, though modest, underscores a persistent challenge for the area's residents and local authorities. On a daily basis, approximately three crimes were reported each day, a figure that, while not immediately alarming, reflects a steady rhythm of activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 98 residents, a statistic that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population of 8,808. When contextualised within the UK's broader framework, this rate is 43.7% above the national average, a disparity that suggests underlying factors unique to Cinderford's environment. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates how concentrated incidents affect individual residents, with each person facing a higher likelihood of encountering crime compared to the UK average. This dynamic may be influenced by local social structures, economic conditions, or environmental factors that warrant closer examination.