Lydney Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lydney’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure underscores the area’s relatively secure environment. Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) dominated the crime profile, accounting for nearly 30% of all reported crimes—a stark contrast to the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This disparity may be attributed to Lydney’s built-up character within the Forest of Dean, where concentrated residential areas and limited public amenities can foster environments conducive to such incidents. Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) followed closely, though they remained 27% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower baseline tensions. Shoplifting (10 incidents) also exceeded the national average by 52%, a trend likely tied to Lydney’s retail presence, particularly during the Easter period when foot traffic may have increased. Seasonal factors played a nuanced role: while spring weather and Easter holidays typically reduce outdoor activity, the rise in anti-social behaviour indicates that localised pressures—such as alcohol consumption in public spaces—may have intensified. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas without compromising the broader safety improvements seen in the area’s overall crime rate.

April 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft rising by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and other crime doubling (from 0 to 3). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, signal shifting patterns that may warrant community awareness. Anti-social behaviour remains the dominant crime type, contributing 29.4% of total incidents—58% above the UK average. This discrepancy likely reflects Lydney’s built-up area dynamics, where concentrated populations and limited public space amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), a drop consistent with seasonal factors: Easter holidays and reduced commercial activity during spring likely curtailed opportunities for vehicle-related offences. Residents should note that while overall crime is down, the rise in 'other theft'—a category encompassing unclassified property crimes—suggests potential gaps in local security measures or reporting practices.

Lydney's crime rate in April 2025 fell by 13.9% compared to March, dropping from 8.1 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend in the Forest of Dean, where spring weather and Easter holidays typically see reduced outdoor activity. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the built-up area. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 143 residents—a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national averages. While this statistic may seem abstract, it translates to a practical understanding: for most residents, the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour require closer attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Lydney’s crime rate, though not negligible, remains well below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s status as a safer-than-average urban environment within a rural district.