Is GL18 Safe?
Forest of Dean, Newent
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 GL18.
GL18 recorded 53 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.
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Below average crime
GL18 has 3% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
53
3.28 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
706
43.7 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property types in GL18
Source: Census 2021 · 6,610 households
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What this means for GL18 homeowners
Most homes in GL18 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
Neighbourhood crime detail
GL18 sits within Newent & Taynton. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.