BIRCH PARK, GL16 7RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 7RU

BIRCH PARK, GL16 7RU, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population. This GL16 7RU 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 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 7RU, encompassing approximately 1277 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 7RU 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

BIRCH PARK, GL16 7RU 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 behaviour26.26-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-80.00%
Drugs21.57100.00%
Public order11.57-75.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

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 offences1018.78400.00%
Public order47.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.130.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.910.00%
Shoplifting21.57-33.33%
Public order11.570.00%

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
Shoplifting34.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.35-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2625.00%
Shoplifting33.91200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.61-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.13-66.67%
Shoplifting11.57-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-80.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.35250.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.48500.00%
Shoplifting54.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.91400.00%
Public order13.910.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%

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 crime26.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-66.67%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.871100.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.390.00%
Public order22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

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 order23.13100.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 crime23.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.570.00%
Public order11.570.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour24.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.570.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 202312
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL16 7RU 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