Total Crime Rate
49.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cinderford Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Longhope & Huntley , and the 120th 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 Cinderford Road (GL15 4AZ) in the last 12 months was 49.6 per 1,000 residents and was 36.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -53.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cinderford Road (GL15 4AZ), the main crime hotspot is near The Smithy. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 11 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 | Public order | The Smithy | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colsty Meadow | Under investigation |
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