Total Crime Rate
14.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fairways Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Berry Hill , and the 21st 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 Fairways Avenue (GL16 8RP) in the last 12 months was 14.8 per 1,000 residents and was 76.1% lower than the Berry Hill average (61.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Fairways Avenue (GL16 8RP), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Berry Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Copley Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Copley Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Copley Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Copley Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Domby Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Domby Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Old Station Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lord'S Hill | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lord'S Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hampshire Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hampshire Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lords Gate | Under investigation |
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