Burglary Rates in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
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 Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook recorded 10 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 63% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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10
1.26 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
337
42.6 per 1,000 residents
How does Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook rank?
Within Forest of Dean
13 of 21 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
16th percentile
Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
Source: Census 2021 · 3,323 households
The most common property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook homeowners
Most homes in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook 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.