Cinderford Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Cinderford’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents — 36.6% above the UK average of 7.1 — the area’s security landscape reflects a combination of local dynamics and seasonal influences. The high proportion of violent crime contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences account for 2.5 per 1,000 residents. This discrepancy may partly explain the area’s elevated risk profile from the data alone. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.1 per 1,000, also significantly outpaces the UK rate of 1.0 per 1,000, contributing 31.8% of total crimes. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail activity — likely contributes to these patterns, as outdoor crime typically declines during colder months. However, the persistence of high violent crime suggests deeper community or socioeconomic factors at play, such as limited resources for early intervention or support services. The data also shows that property crimes, while lower in proportion (17 total, or 20% of all crimes), remain above UK averages for vehicle crime and other theft. These findings highlight the need for targeted strategies addressing both immediate safety concerns and long-term systemic challenges.

January 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+50%, from 18 to 27 incidents) and drug-related crimes (+100%, from 0 to 3). These shifts underscore a growing challenge in managing community tensions and illicit activity. Anti-social behaviour, now 3.1 per 1,000 residents, is 216% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the area’s small population size and the compounding effect of isolated incidents. Meanwhile, robbery increased by 50% (from 2 to 3), though this remains below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2), aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This decline could be linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during January, a common seasonal trend. Criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 6 to 3), placing the area’s rate at 0.3 per 1,000 — 41% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the uneven distribution of crime types, with property damage and arson less prevalent than violent or anti-social incidents. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 36.6% gap between Cinderford’s crime rate and the UK average, which may influence perceptions of safety despite specific categories showing improvement.

Cinderford’s crime rate in January 2025 rose to 9.7 per 1,000 residents, an 11.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.6. This upward trend places the area’s monthly exposure at 1 crime per 104 residents — a figure that, while specific to Cinderford, offers a clear benchmark for local awareness. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day, a local metric that reflects the built-up nature of the Forest of Dean’s urban core. When scaled to the population of 8,808 residents, this rate underscores the relative density of incidents compared to the UK average. The comparison to the UK context reveals stark disparities: for instance, violence and sexual offences are 55% above the national average, while public order offences are 57% below. These contrasts illustrate how local conditions — such as community size, demographics, and geography — shape crime patterns uniquely. The 36.6% gap between Cinderford’s rate and the UK average may also be influenced by the area’s position within the Forest of Dean, where rural-urban interfaces can amplify certain types of crime. Residents should note that while the overall rate is higher than the UK average, specific categories like burglary and shoplifting are significantly below national levels, suggesting targeted efforts may have mitigated risks in those areas.