GL16 7RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 7RA

GL16 7RA, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population. This GL16 7RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL16 postcode area, which has experienced 95 crimes and a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL16 7RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 7RA, encompassing approximately 1680 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

GL16 7RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lewis Glade with total crimes: 3
  • South Road with total crimes: 1
  • School Close with total crimes: 1

GL16 7RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 behaviour24.76-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-80.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Public order11.19-75.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.28100.00%
Public order45.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3850.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In June 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 offences55.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Shoplifting21.19-33.33%
Public order11.190.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-80.00%
Public order11.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.92233.33%
Shoplifting35.95200.00%
Public order21.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.76-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-66.67%
Shoplifting11.19-80.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.760.00%
Shoplifting53.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.97100.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime24.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-86.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-66.67%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.870.00%
Public order48.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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 order21.78100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.1650.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20246
December 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20245
May 20242
April 202410
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 202315
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL16 7RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lewis Glade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. South Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. School Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Queensway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Wynols Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Old Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1