Burglary Rates in Coleford
Forest of Dean, South West, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Partial crime data
Gloucestershire has published only 9 of 12 months of crime data (May 2025 to Jan 2026), so the figures below understate the true annual totals for Coleford.
Coleford recorded 16 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 39% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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16
2.07 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
550
71.1 per 1,000 residents
How does Coleford rank?
Within Forest of Dean
7 of 21 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
35th percentile
Around the UK mid-range
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Coleford
Source: Census 2021 · 3,518 households
The most common property type in Coleford is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Coleford homeowners
Most homes in Coleford are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.