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Burglary Rates in Pillowell

Forest of Dean, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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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 Pillowell.

Pillowell recorded 3 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 75% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

3

0.85 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

121

34.2 per 1,000 residents

75% below the UK average68% below the South West regional average

How does Pillowell rank?

Within Forest of Dean

19 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

8th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
46
38%
Anti-social Behaviour
28
23%
Other Crime
28
23%
Vehicle Crime
9
7%
Drug Offences
4
3%
Burglary
3
2%
Shoplifting
2
2%
Robbery
1
1%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Pillowell

Source: Census 2021 · 1,530 households

Detached 55%Semi-detached 35%Terraced 8%Flats 3%

The most common property type in Pillowell is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Pillowell homeowners

Most homes in Pillowell 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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Crime 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.

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