GL16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16

GL16, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GL16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GL16, encompassing approximately 14273 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (54.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)

GL16 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bank Close with total crimes: 9
  • Greenways Drive with total crimes: 7
  • B4228 with total crimes: 4

GL16 Crime Map

Postcodes in GL16

The postcode district are associated with the GL16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GL16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences487.5054.84%
Anti-social behaviour213.36-30.00%
Public order141.47250.00%
Other theft80.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-60.00%
Burglary40.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.14100.00%
Other crime20.14-75.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Shoplifting10.07-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.4314.81%
Anti-social behaviour302.17114.29%
Criminal damage and arson102.10233.33%
Other crime80.70700.00%
Other theft60.56500.00%
Shoplifting60.420.00%
Burglary40.420.00%
Public order40.280.00%
Drugs30.28200.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.27-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour141.89-46.15%
Shoplifting60.9820.00%
Public order40.42-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.07-75.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences487.9217.07%
Anti-social behaviour263.368.33%
Vehicle crime91.8280.00%
Public order70.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-33.33%
Shoplifting50.42-16.67%
Burglary40.35100.00%
Other theft40.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.29-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour242.8726.32%
Criminal damage and arson91.680.00%
Other theft60.63-45.45%
Public order60.4250.00%
Shoplifting60.42-76.00%
Vehicle crime50.4266.67%
Drugs20.350.00%
Burglary20.14-33.33%
Other crime20.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences478.6962.07%
Shoplifting253.29733.33%
Anti-social behaviour191.75111.11%
Other theft111.3310.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7750.00%
Public order40.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.2850.00%
Burglary30.21-57.14%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.18-44.23%
Other theft102.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.70-47.06%
Burglary70.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-33.33%
Public order50.42-58.33%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-33.33%
Other crime20.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences527.8523.81%
Anti-social behaviour173.64-10.53%
Public order121.19140.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.840.00%
Other theft80.6314.29%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Burglary30.21-57.14%
Other crime20.21-66.67%
Drugs20.140.00%
Shoplifting20.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.22-20.75%
Anti-social behaviour192.9411.76%
Criminal damage and arson91.330.00%
Other theft70.6316.67%
Burglary70.4975.00%
Other crime60.4950.00%
Public order50.42-54.55%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.14-33.33%
Shoplifting10.14-83.33%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences538.4139.47%
Anti-social behaviour173.71-5.56%
Public order111.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.77-18.18%
Other theft60.630.00%
Shoplifting60.42500.00%
Burglary40.420.00%
Other crime40.28300.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.21-40.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences386.942.70%
Anti-social behaviour182.66-14.29%
Public order111.2683.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.7722.22%
Other theft60.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.42150.00%
Burglary40.35100.00%
Drugs30.28200.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences376.102.78%
Anti-social behaviour212.5923.53%
Criminal damage and arson91.470.00%
Other theft70.63-41.67%
Public order60.49-45.45%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.14100.00%
Shoplifting10.14-80.00%
Drugs10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences366.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.520.00%
Other theft121.190.00%
Public order110.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.770.00%
Shoplifting50.630.00%
Other crime40.350.00%
Burglary30.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202448
June 202431
May 202427
April 202448
March 202441
February 202447
January 202429
December 202352
November 202342
October 202353
September 202338
August 202337
July 202336

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202430
May 202414
April 202426
March 202424
February 202419
January 20249
December 202317
November 202319
October 202317
September 202318
August 202321
July 202317

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 202311
September 202311
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202311
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 202425
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bank Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Greenways Drive
    Total7
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. B4228
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. St John'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Lewis Glade
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Edinburgh Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Holcot Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blakes Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Crescent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wynols Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bracelands Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Mushet Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Battle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. The Links
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tufthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Coalway Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Royal Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Buchanan Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Adams Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Mile End Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. South Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wynols Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Lawdley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sylvan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1