GL15 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL15 5BS

GL15 5BS, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This GL15 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL15 5BS, encompassing approximately 1989 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

GL15 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rushyleaze with total crimes: 2
  • Rodley Square with total crimes: 1

GL15 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.03-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.06-35.71%
Public order34.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.56250.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.03-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.51-66.67%
Other crime22.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.069.09%
Anti-social behaviour66.03100.00%
Other theft23.02100.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.06266.67%
Public order65.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0250.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.03-25.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.02-66.67%
Shoplifting12.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.560.00%
Other crime36.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-25.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.02100.00%
Public order22.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences55.03-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.51-50.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.540.00%
Burglary12.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202414
June 20244
May 202412
April 202411
March 20243
February 20244
January 202412
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20246
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL15 5BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Rushyleaze
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rodley Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pylers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodpecker Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mount Pleasant Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ridler Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Meadowbank
    Total1
    Other crime1