GL8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL8

GL8, Cotswold has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.50 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

GL8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Cornwall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Clothiers 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 September 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 offences134.508.33%
Burglary81.36166.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.84166.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.8420.00%
Public order50.6325.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 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 offences123.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.2666.67%
Public order40.52300.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Other theft30.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-25.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

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 offences122.820.00%
Public order61.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 202314
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 202412
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cornwall Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clothiers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hardif Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cirencester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Hampton Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Draper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Oak Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Airport/Airfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bath Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Romney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. B4014
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Five Trees Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Beech Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Courthouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Close Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Cattle Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Northfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Whitehouse Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Step'S Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Pound Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Braybrooke Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Box Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Northlands Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Blind Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Woodward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1