GL16 7RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 7RJ

GL16 7RJ, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This GL16 7RJ 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 7RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 7RJ, encompassing approximately 1065 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL16 7RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Aston Close with total crimes: 1

GL16 7RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.57400.00%
Shoplifting14.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%
Other crime10.94-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-83.33%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime715.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.63100.00%
Drugs11.880.00%

In May 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 offences22.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.63-50.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson212.200.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.88-84.62%
Public order21.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.08160.00%
Burglary112.200.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5766.67%
Other theft14.690.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.63-50.00%
Other crime12.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons25.630.00%
Theft from the person11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.08125.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.820.00%
Drugs11.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 202413
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Aston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crow Ash Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Darren Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1