Crime in Lydney: statistics, rates and trends
788 crimes were recorded in Lydney in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
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Note: Gloucestershire Police did not publish data for February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
788 crimes were recorded in Lydney in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 332 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Lydney has the 715th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lydney | Forest of Dean | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 788 | 5,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.6 | 56.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,703 | 89,753 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lydney was highest in the year to July 2023 (985 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (781). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 788 | 73.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 863 | 80.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 799 | 74.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 985 | 92.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 919 | 85.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 781 | 73.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 784 | 73.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 870 | 81.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 812 | 75.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
| July 2025 | 93 |
| June 2025 | 82 |
| May 2025 | 103 |
| April 2025 | 68 |
| March 2025 | 79 |
| February 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lydney over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+67%) and burglary (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-69%) and vehicle crime (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 332 | 31.0 | 0.91 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 14.9 | 0.97 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 6.5 | 0.96 | +67% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +4% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -7% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +62% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.4 | 1.15 | -19% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 0.58 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -69% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.3 | 1.35 | +133% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +700% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lydney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lydney recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lydney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lydney recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lydney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lydney recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lydney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lydney recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lydney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lydney recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lydney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lydney recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lydney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lydney recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lydney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lydney recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lydney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lydney recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lydney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lydney recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lydney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lydney recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lydney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lydney recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lydney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lydney recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lydney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lydney recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Lydney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lydney.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleford (Forest of Dean) | 512 | 94.1 | +28% |
| Cinderford | 718 | 79.5 | +8% |
| Cam | 396 | 42.4 | -42% |
| Dursley | 494 | 64.1 | -13% |
| Thornbury | 968 | 66.7 | -9% |
| Chepstow | 1,257 | 100.1 | +36% |
| Monmouth | 1,006 | 90.8 | +23% |
| Stonehouse (Stroud) | 654 | 77.9 | +6% |
3 areas within Lydney, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Lydney East had the highest rate (88.3 per 1,000) and Lydney North the lowest (18.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney East | Neighbourhood | 7,588 | 670 | 88.3 |
| Lydney West & Aylburton | Neighbourhood | 2,956 | 152 | 51.4 |
| Lydney North | Neighbourhood | 1,769 | 32 | 18.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lydney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Albert Street | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 16 |
| On or near St Mary'S Square | 14 |
| On or near Bath Place | 12 |
| On or near Meadow View | 12 |
| On or near The Folders | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Bledisloe Way | 9 |
| On or near Hams Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lydney over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 38.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 20.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 14.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% |
| Under investigation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Lydney has an estimated population of 10,703. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lydney sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lydney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Lydney a safe place to live?
Lydney recorded 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Lydney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Lydney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lydney was down 9% on the year before: 788 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 863 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lydney?
Lydney is policed by Gloucestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lydney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.