Linden vs Lydney

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Linden Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Lydney Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Linden vs Lydney Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Linden
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      719 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lydney
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      1,068 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Linden
      B Lydney
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      719
      1,068
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      914
      1,175
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.3%
      ↓9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Linden
      B Lydney
      Violent Crime
      290 ↓16%
      420 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      150 ↓12%
      268 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓29%
      45 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓29%
      35 ↑3%
      Burglary
      30 ↓12%
      26 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓32%
      80 ↑23%
      Drugs
      10 ↓52%
      28 ↑87%
      Public Order
      40 ↓47%
      68 ↓6%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓19%
      31 ↓26%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      6 ↑20%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓22%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓33%
      39 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Linden is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Linden safer than Lydney?

      Linden has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 719 crimes in the last 12 months. Lydney has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,068 crimes. Linden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Linden vs Lydney?

      Linden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lydney shows -9.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Linden and Lydney?

      In Linden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (290 incidents). In Lydney, it is Violent Crime (420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Linden and Lydney?

      Linden recorded 150 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lydney recorded 268. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Linden vs Lydney?

      Violent crime in Linden totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 420 in Lydney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Linden and Lydney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Linden recorded 914 crimes (now 719, a change of -21.3%). Lydney recorded 1,175 crimes previously (now 1,068, -9.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Linden and Lydney?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Linden has a resolution rate of 66.7% and Lydney has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Linden and Lydney?

      Linden falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Lydney is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Linden and Lydney?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Linden or Lydney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Linden and Lydney. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.