Total Crime Rate
71.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broad Street area has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cinderford East , and the 82nd highest 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 Broad Street (GL14 3JT) in the last 12 months was 71.8 per 1,000 residents and was 18.2% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs 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 Other theft ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 49.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broad Street (GL14 3JT), the main crime hotspot is near Broad Street. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 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 | Public order | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Beech Way | Local resolution |
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