Lydney vs Newent

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Lydney Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Newent Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Lydney vs Newent Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lydney
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      1,068 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newent
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      847 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lydney
      B Newent
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,068
      847
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,175
      1,013
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.1%
      ↓16.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lydney
      B Newent
      Violent Crime
      420 ↓16%
      336 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      268 ↓3%
      175 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓36%
      65 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑3%
      31 ↓23%
      Burglary
      26 ↓46%
      57 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑23%
      66 ↓3%
      Drugs
      28 ↑87%
      13 ↓7%
      Public Order
      68 ↓6%
      56 ↓23%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      3 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↓26%
      18 ↑38%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑63%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑5%
      21 ↓45%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newent is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lydney safer than Newent?

      Lydney has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,068 crimes in the last 12 months. Newent has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 847 crimes. Newent scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lydney vs Newent?

      Lydney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newent shows -16.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Lydney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (420 incidents). In Newent, it is Violent Crime (336 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Lydney recorded 268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newent recorded 175. 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 Lydney vs Newent?

      Violent crime in Lydney totalled 420 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 336 in Newent. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lydney recorded 1,175 crimes (now 1,068, a change of -9.1%). Newent recorded 1,013 crimes previously (now 847, -16.4%).

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

      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. Lydney has a resolution rate of 0% and Newent has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lydney and Newent?

      Lydney falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Newent 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 Lydney and Newent?

      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 Lydney or Newent on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lydney and Newent. 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.