GL8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL8

GL8, Cotswold has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GL8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GL8, encompassing approximately 9558 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

GL8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bath Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brays Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Russell Close with total crimes: 2

GL8 Crime Map

Postcodes in GL8

The postcode district are associated with the GL8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GL8 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 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Other theft40.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.31-40.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.10-66.67%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-58.33%
Other theft50.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Public order30.42200.00%
Burglary30.31-40.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.50140.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.26-42.86%
Other theft51.26-16.67%
Burglary50.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Public order10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.92-12.50%
Other theft62.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.63-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.52100.00%
Shoplifting30.4250.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Drugs20.21100.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.13118.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.5114.29%
Public order40.84-20.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.93-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour71.15133.33%
Public order50.7366.67%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.66-7.14%
Burglary81.36100.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.310.00%
Public order30.310.00%
Shoplifting20.31-33.33%
Robbery10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-75.00%
Other theft10.10-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.56-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-71.43%
Burglary40.42-33.33%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Other theft30.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.31-50.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.96-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson141.57366.67%
Public order81.4614.29%
Vehicle crime70.84250.00%
Burglary60.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.6350.00%
Other theft10.63-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.2391.67%
Public order72.4116.67%
Other theft50.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.52100.00%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122.82-25.00%
Public order61.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63100.00%
Burglary20.42-92.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In August 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary256.38733.33%
Violence and sexual offences162.62-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour61.67-45.45%
Public order40.63100.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Other theft20.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.410.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412
April 202421
March 202424
February 202411
January 202413
December 202314
November 202315
October 202323
September 202312
August 202316
July 202323

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 202314
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 202412
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232
August 202325
July 20233

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bath Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brays Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Russell Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. New Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Romney Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Retreat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beech Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Chipping Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Ferns
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Chantry Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Herd Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Northfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Clothiers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pump Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Wormwell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ox Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hampton Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Jasmine Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Glovers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Blind Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Webb Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Chavenage Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. The Walled Garden
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ashcroft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Blacksmith Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1