The question of how the crime rate in St Briavels compares to Llandogo is a common one, and the answer is quite striking. St Briavels, classified as a Built-Up Area (BUA) in the Forest of Dean, has a recorded crime rate of 19.4 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is in contrast to Llandogo, which reports a crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents. The difference is substantial, highlighting a significant disparity in reported crime between the two locations.
To provide context, the UK average crime rate sits at 91.6 per 1,000 people. Therefore, while St Briavels’ crime rate is higher than Llandogo’s, it is considerably lower than the national average. However, the fact that Llandogo reports zero incidents is exceptionally low and warrants consideration.
Looking at nearby areas, Clearwell also reports a crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000, while The Narth shows a rate of 18.9 per 1,000, closer to St Briavels’ rate. Sling, another nearby area, exhibits a considerably higher crime rate at 48.5 per 1,000. This data suggests that the immediate vicinity of St Briavels experiences varying levels of reported crime.
St Briavels has a population of 1911 residents and a safety score of 95/100, which is notably high compared to the UK average of 79. A high safety score suggests a general feeling of safety among residents, despite the reported crime rate. The discrepancy between the crime rate and the safety score might be attributed to the nature of the reported crimes, community vigilance, or other factors not reflected in the raw crime statistics.
It is important to remember that crime rates are statistical representations and do not guarantee individual experiences. While St Briavels has a higher crime rate than Llandogo, both areas benefit from being relatively safe compared to the national average. Nevertheless, remaining aware of your surroundings and practicing basic safety precautions is always advisable.