Lydney Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lydney’s crime profile in January 2025 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property-related incidents, a pattern that contrasts with the UK average. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 11.3% below the national average of 7.1, but this statistic masks the disproportionate weight of violent offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.3% of all crimes, nearly triple the 13.8% share of property crimes (7 incidents). This imbalance may reflect the area’s character as a built-up zone within a rural district, where social interactions are more concentrated and outdoor spaces are less frequented in winter. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this dynamic: January’s post-holiday period, combined with shorter days, may have reduced opportunities for property crime while increasing the visibility of interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and public order offences (6 incidents) also rose significantly compared to UK averages, suggesting challenges in managing community spaces during colder months. These trends align with broader patterns in rural built-up areas, where limited commercial activity and smaller populations can amplify the impact of even minor incidents. The data also highlights a 233% increase in possession of weapons compared to the UK average, a figure that, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention given the potential for escalation in such cases.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+200%) and public order offences (+200%), both of which rose from single-digit counts to three and six incidents respectively. These jumps contrast with a 6.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which remained the most common crime type at 27 incidents (44.3% of total). Violent crimes in Lydney were 12% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 33% above and possession of weapons was 233% above the national rate. This imbalance between property and violent crime suggests a shift in focus from theft to more immediate public safety concerns. For residents, the 200% surge in public order offences may indicate heightened tensions in local spaces, though the lack of data on specific locations limits further analysis. The drop in violent crimes, despite their overall dominance, could be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for certain types of crime.

Lydney's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 12.9% compared to December 2024, moving from 5.6 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 11.3% below the UK average of 7.1. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in January, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate but underscores the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 159 residents, a monthly exposure that aligns with the area's overall low crime profile. This statistic provides context for residents: while the rate is lower than the UK average, the impact of crime is felt more acutely in smaller communities where incidents are more visible. The population of 9,713 further highlights the scale of the challenge, with each resident statistically more likely to encounter crime than in larger urban centres but still benefiting from the area’s overall safety compared to national trends.