Total Crime Rate
22.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Michaels Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lydbrook , and the 37th 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 St Michaels Close (GL17 0HU) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 50.1% lower than the Lydbrook average (44.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Michaels Close (GL17 0HU), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lydbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Townsend | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Merrin | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Stars Pitch | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stars Pitch | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dean Meadows | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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