Cinderford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cinderford's crime profile in August 2025 reveals a stark contrast between unexpected spikes and notable declines. The most surprising finding is the doubling of robbery, shoplifting, and theft from the person, each rising from zero to two, three, and one incidents respectively — a 100% increase over July. This anomaly, occurring amid a 15.9% overall drop in the crime rate to 10.2 per 1,000 residents (25.9% above the UK average), highlights the volatility of local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 38.9% of all crimes, and remained 39% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 64% above the national benchmark, a figure that may reflect the area's built-up nature and the pressures of August's tourism season. Seasonal factors appear to have played a dual role: while the influx of visitors might have contributed to property crime increases, the temporary nature of such activity may have also led to a reduction in other categories, such as drug-related offences. The interplay between permanent residents and transient visitors in Cinderford's urban core likely shapes these dynamics, with the area's unique position within the Forest of Dean creating a distinct crime profile that diverges from broader UK trends.

August 2025 saw three crimes — robbery, shoplifting, and theft from the person — each doubling from July, marking a 100% increase. This surge contrasts sharply with declines in drug-related offences, other theft, and public order incidents, which fell by 66.7%, 57.1%, and 53.8% respectively. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (38.9% of total crimes), remained 39% above the UK average, a disparity that underscores Cinderford's distinct challenges compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour (23.3% of total crimes) was 64% above the UK average, highlighting a localised concentration of disturbances that may tie to the area's seasonal rhythms, such as increased foot traffic during August. These shifts suggest a combination of temporary population movements and persistent community dynamics.

Cinderford's August 2025 crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 15.9% decrease from July's 12.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, which often sees temporary shifts in population and activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 98 residents — a ratio that, while higher than the UK average, provides a tangible measure of the local impact. This comparison highlights the need to consider both absolute numbers and population-specific metrics when assessing crime trends in a built-up area like Cinderford, where community density may amplify or mitigate the visibility of incidents.