Total Crime Rate
19.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cinderford East , and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church Road (GL14 3EL) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 77.5% lower than the Cinderford East average (87.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Road (GL14 3EL), the main crime hotspot is near Church Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cinderford East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaks Meadow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Johns Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaks Meadow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaks Meadow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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