HITCHINGS, GL15 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL15 4BJ

HITCHINGS, GL15 4BJ, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.58 per 1,000 population. This GL15 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL15 4BJ, encompassing approximately 198 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL15 4BJ 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
  • Highfield with total crimes: 1

HITCHINGS, GL15 4BJ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences860.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.390.00%
Public order110.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.10-50.00%
Public order15.050.00%
Other crime15.050.00%

In June 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 behaviour230.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.10-60.00%
Public order110.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson125.240.00%
Other crime15.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences320.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.15200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.050.00%
Other theft15.050.00%

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 theft115.150.00%
Burglary15.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order115.150.00%
Other theft15.05-50.00%
Burglary15.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft225.240.00%
Public order110.100.00%
Vehicle crime15.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL15 4BJ 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. Highfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hitchings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1