Total Crime Rate
8.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alderdale area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lydney East , and the 12th 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 Alderdale (GL15 5NG) in the last 12 months was 8.7 per 1,000 residents and was 91.7% lower than the Lydney East average (104.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 200.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alderdale (GL15 5NG), the main crime hotspot is near Albert Street. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lydney East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Albert Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Almond Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Albert Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Albert Street | Under investigation |
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