Total Crime Rate
91.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Coxs Way area has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bream , and the 56th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Coxs Way (GL15 6LL) in the last 12 months was 91.5 per 1,000 residents and was 23.7% higher than the Bream average (74.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 42.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Coxs Way (GL15 6LL), the main crime hotspot is near John Hale Close. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bream| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | John Hale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | John Hale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | John Hale Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Highview Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blue Rock Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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