Total Crime Rate
49.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knockley Patch area has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bream , and the 121st lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Knockley Patch (GL15 6RF) in the last 12 months was 49.7 per 1,000 residents and was 32.8% lower 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knockley Patch (GL15 6RF), 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 | Anti-social behaviour | John Hale Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | John Hale Close | Under investigation |
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