Lydney Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lydney's crime profile in October 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.7% of all reported incidents—substantially higher than property-related crimes. This skewed distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes constitute around 34% of total crimes. The area's 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents places it 20.8% below the national average, a figure that may reflect the Forest of Dean's relatively low population density and the built-up area's limited commercial activity. Seasonal factors appear to influence patterns: as clocks go back and evenings darken, the 40.7% share of violent crimes aligns with increased street lighting usage and Halloween-related activity. Anti-social behaviour (18.6%) and public order offences (11.9%) form the next largest categories, suggesting community tensions or transient population pressures. While property crimes remain below UK averages for shoplifting (52% below) and burglary (67% below), the sharp rise in public order offences—now 32% above the UK average—raises questions about local enforcement challenges. This mix of crime types points to a community where interpersonal conflicts and public space management are key concerns, distinct from more commercially active urban centres.

October 2025 saw a stark increase in public order offences, surging 250% from September's 2 incidents to 7—a shift that may relate to Halloween activities or seasonal gatherings. Theft from the person and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one incident. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage and arson both decreased significantly, with burglary falling 50% and criminal damage dropping 42.9%, potentially reflecting improved security measures or seasonal inactivity. The violent crime category (40.7%) remains high compared to the UK average (34%).5 per 1,000 is 6% below the national average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) is 13% below the UK average, indicating effective local interventions in this area. Residents might note that shoplifting incidents (0.3 per 1,000) are 52% below the UK average, suggesting that retail areas in Lydney are either well-secured or less frequented by transient populations. This month's data highlights a combination of seasonal pressures and consistent local crime management strategies.

Lydney's October 2025 crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 represents a 14.5% decrease from September's 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 59 incidents as a relatively low frequency for a built-up area. When scaled to the population of 9,713 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 165 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is 20.8% below the UK average. This monthly exposure figure suggests that residents face lower risks compared to the national average, though the sharp rise in public order offences may indicate specific vulnerabilities in local policing or community engagement. The previous month's rate was higher, and this decline could be attributed to seasonal factors such as reduced tourism or increased enforcement efforts during October. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot, the monthly exposure metric offers a broader perspective on how crime impacts the local population, illustrating that Lydney's crime profile, while not entirely free of challenges, remains significantly safer than the national average.