Lydney Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Lydney's November 2023 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places it 16.0% below the UK average, a position that reflects both consistent policing efforts and the area's unique characteristics as a built-up district within the Forest of Dean. The most significant crime category by volume was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 25 incidents (41.0% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (12 incidents, 19.7%) and 'other crime' (6 incidents, 9.8%). These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors, with the latter likely contributing to the elevated share of violent offences. The month's proximity to Bonfire Night and the Black Friday shopping period may have influenced patterns, though the relatively low overall rate indicates that the area's infrastructure and community dynamics are mitigating broader national trends. Lydney's performance on property crimes is mixed: while shoplifting (5 incidents) and criminal damage (4 incidents) align with UK averages, vehicle crime (2 incidents) and burglary (2 incidents) remain significantly below national levels, possibly reflecting the area's lower population density and reduced urban congestion compared to larger cities. The dominance of violent offences over property crimes also suggests that local policing priorities may need to focus on addressing interpersonal conflicts and ensuring adequate support for victims of violence, particularly during periods of increased social activity.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2023 was the 100% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 1 to 2. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 100% increase in 'other crime' – a category that includes unclassified offences – which rose from 0 to 6. These shifts highlight the volatility of less-defined crime categories and may reflect improved reporting practices or seasonal factors such as increased vehicle movement during Black Friday sales. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and burglary dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. Anti-social behaviour, while still below the UK average for most categories, rose by 9.1% to 12 incidents, indicating persistent challenges in managing public order. The area's performance on shoplifting (down 28.6%) and criminal damage (down 32%) aligns with the UK average, suggesting local conditions are broadly in line with national trends for these categories.

Lydney's November 2023 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.5% decrease from October's 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in local crime statistics. This reduction positions the area as 16.0% below the UK average, a distinction that underscores the effectiveness of ongoing policing strategies in this built-up area within the Forest of Dean. On a daily basis, the average of 2 crimes per day in November is low compared to the national average, which remains unquantified at this level. Over the course of the month, the crime exposure rate of 1 in 159 residents illustrates a relatively safe environment for Lydney's population of 9,713. When contextualised against the area's demographic profile, this rate suggests that local initiatives targeting high-risk periods, such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday, may be contributing to the sustained decline in reported incidents. The shift from October to November also highlights the seasonal impact on crime patterns, with darker evenings potentially influencing both the frequency and nature of reported offences.