HIGHFIELD, GL15 4BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL15 4BH

HIGHFIELD, GL15 4BH, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.20 per 1,000 population. This GL15 4BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL15 postcode area, which has experienced 107 crimes and a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL15 4BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL15 4BH, encompassing approximately 234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL15 4BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Old Station Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Smithy with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD, GL15 4BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences968.20800.00%
Criminal damage and arson438.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.050.00%
Public order18.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18.53-50.00%
Public order14.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.36-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences28.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson28.53100.00%
Public order18.530.00%
Other crime14.260.00%
Other theft14.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour663.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences625.5820.00%
Public order125.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.260.00%
Other theft14.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences542.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour221.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.530.00%
Other crime14.260.00%
Other theft14.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.79-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.05300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.530.00%
Other theft14.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft112.790.00%
Burglary14.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.260.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order212.79100.00%
Other theft18.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft229.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.530.00%
Public order18.530.00%
Vehicle crime14.260.00%
Possession of weapons14.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL15 4BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Old Station Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. The Smithy
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hitchings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Church Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1