Total Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beachley Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St. Briavels , and the 18th 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 Beachley Road (NP16 7EG) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 53.2% lower than the St. Briavels average (28.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Beachley Road (NP16 7EG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Watchtower Way, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Martins (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In St. Briavels| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Watchtower Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Watchtower Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Martins | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.