MARKET PLACE, GL16 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8AQ

MARKET PLACE, GL16 8AQ, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.66 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8AQ 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 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8AQ, encompassing approximately 2230 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL16 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Phoenix Court with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 3

MARKET PLACE, GL16 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.6614.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.59-73.68%
Shoplifting52.240.00%
Public order42.2433.33%
Burglary21.790.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.59137.50%
Anti-social behaviour78.52-41.67%
Public order33.140.00%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1218.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.59600.00%
Shoplifting43.1433.33%
Other theft31.790.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.07-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.69-62.50%
Shoplifting32.69200.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.7945.45%
Violence and sexual offences77.17-30.00%
Public order33.1450.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.3422.22%
Violence and sexual offences104.93-9.09%
Shoplifting34.48-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2021.97900.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.9737.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.9350.00%
Other theft44.03-20.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 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 offences813.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.59-25.00%
Burglary52.69150.00%
Other theft52.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-25.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.34-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences83.59-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson43.5933.33%
Other theft41.79-20.00%
Public order31.7950.00%
Burglary21.34-33.33%
Drugs10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.83-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.8322.22%
Other theft54.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-25.00%
Other crime31.34200.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Public order21.34-60.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.45-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.9781.82%
Anti-social behaviour98.9750.00%
Public order54.030.00%
Shoplifting52.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24300.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1112.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.930.00%
Public order52.690.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202419
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 202420
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 202416
March 202411
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL16 8AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Phoenix Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Victoria Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Springfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Bank Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Poolway Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Berrows Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Battle Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nash Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parkside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Boxbush Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1