Total Crime Rate
52.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wyebank Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in St. Briavels , and the 114th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wyebank Road (NP16 7ER) in the last 12 months was 52.9 per 1,000 residents and was 86.1% higher than the St. Briavels average (28.4 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 35.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wyebank Road (NP16 7ER), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Buttington Road, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wyebank Way (7 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Martins | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pipistrelle Close | — |
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