GL17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL17

GL17, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GL17 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GL17, encompassing approximately 11389 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

GL17 Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • Abenhall Road with total crimes: 4
  • Forge Hill with total crimes: 4

GL17 Crime Map

Postcodes in GL17

The postcode district are associated with the GL17, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GL17 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.3964.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5366.67%
Other theft40.44300.00%
Public order40.3533.33%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences142.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.23-40.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.2650.00%
Public order30.26-25.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Other theft10.09-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.395.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.88300.00%
Public order40.3533.33%
Other theft30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-50.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.78-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour101.76-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Public order30.35-70.00%
Other theft30.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%
Burglary10.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.9736.84%
Anti-social behaviour212.2816.67%
Public order101.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-42.86%
Other crime30.35200.00%
Burglary20.26-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.00-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour181.67260.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.580.00%
Other theft40.610.00%
Burglary40.35300.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.043.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-44.44%
Other theft40.4433.33%
Public order20.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.3657.89%
Anti-social behaviour92.63-10.00%
Public order80.79100.00%
Shoplifting50.70400.00%
Other theft30.44-50.00%
Other crime30.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.83-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.6766.67%
Other theft60.8850.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Public order40.35-33.33%
Other crime30.3550.00%
Drugs30.260.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-66.67%
Robbery10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.69-33.33%
Public order61.76500.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.53100.00%
Other theft40.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3550.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.1325.00%
Shoplifting42.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.350.00%
Other theft20.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18100.00%
Burglary20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Public order10.18-87.50%
Drugs10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.780.00%
Public order82.110.00%
Other theft50.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.440.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
July 202421
June 202420
May 202426
April 202419
March 202431
February 202430
January 202419
December 202320
November 202330
October 202324

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 202421
April 202418
March 20245
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL17 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Abenhall Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forge Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Parks Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hazel Field
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bathams Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Brooklea Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merrin Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Dean Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hillside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Stars Pitch
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Court Farm Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Puddlebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mannings Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hazel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Manse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Quabbs Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Dean'S Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Church Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brierley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Spring Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Upper Stowfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wheatstone Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wye View Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1