Total Crime Rate
50.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Village area has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Longhope & Huntley , and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Village (GL14 1LN) in the last 12 months was 50.0 per 1,000 residents and was 37.2% higher than the Longhope & Huntley average (36.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 233.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Village (GL14 1LN), the main crime hotspot is near Bell Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Longhope & Huntley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bell Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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