GL15 5BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL15 5BZ

GL15 5BZ, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population. This GL15 5BZ 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 5BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL15 5BZ, encompassing approximately 2127 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL15 5BZ area, explore the GL15 5BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL15 5BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hawthorns with total crimes: 2
  • Steel Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rushyleaze with total crimes: 2

GL15 5BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.75-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.23-16.67%
Public order32.3550.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7537.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.17-40.00%
Other crime22.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.93150.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.7033.33%
Other crime13.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.34-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Other theft31.88200.00%
Burglary31.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Public order11.41-85.71%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.63150.00%
Public order74.7016.67%
Burglary53.29400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.4075.00%
Public order63.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Other theft11.880.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.5742.86%
Public order54.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.34-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour53.29-37.50%
Public order42.350.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Other crime10.94-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.45-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.1133.33%
Other crime63.760.00%
Public order42.82300.00%
Shoplifting21.88100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Hawthorns
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Steel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Rushyleaze
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gordon Sargent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rodley Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pylers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Folders
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hams Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meadowbank
    Total1
    Other crime1