GL14 2XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL14 2XQ

GL14 2XQ, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population. This GL14 2XQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL14 postcode area, which has experienced 95 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL14 2XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL14 2XQ, encompassing approximately 1948 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL14 2XQ area, explore the GL14 2XQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

GL14 2XQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Upper Bilson Road with total crimes: 3
  • Market Street with total crimes: 2

GL14 2XQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Other theft42.05100.00%
Shoplifting22.05-33.33%
Drugs21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.11-60.00%
Shoplifting32.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.37-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences105.13-44.44%
Other theft45.130.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.9963.64%
Anti-social behaviour139.2430.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.670.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.4337.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.65150.00%
Shoplifting45.13300.00%
Public order32.0550.00%
Other theft21.54-50.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.78-11.11%
Other theft44.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-55.56%
Public order22.05100.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.32125.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.62-25.00%
Burglary24.620.00%
Drugs11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.89-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour46.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Public order21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.78333.33%
Other theft36.6750.00%
Shoplifting21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-62.50%
Other theft21.54-33.33%
Public order11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.7514.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.11200.00%
Other theft33.080.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.590.00%
Public order43.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202413
May 202410
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 202412
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL14 2XQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
  • 2. Upper Bilson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Bilson School Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Albion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodgate Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Oakwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A4151
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Springfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Seven Stars Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1