ORCHARD ROAD, GL16 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8AU

ORCHARD ROAD, GL16 8AU, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.61 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL16 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL16 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8AU, encompassing approximately 1734 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

GL16 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bank Close with total crimes: 9
  • B4228 with total crimes: 4
  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 4

ORCHARD ROAD, GL16 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.61142.86%
Anti-social behaviour69.800.00%
Burglary33.46200.00%
Possession of weapons21.730.00%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.460.00%
Shoplifting42.8833.33%
Public order32.310.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.9616.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.04-62.50%
Public order33.460.00%
Shoplifting31.73200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.3045.45%
Violence and sexual offences69.23-45.45%
Public order33.4650.00%
Shoplifting11.73-66.67%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.3022.22%
Violence and sexual offences116.3410.00%
Shoplifting36.34-84.21%
Public order21.730.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1925.95850.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.9642.86%
Anti-social behaviour95.77125.00%
Other theft45.19100.00%
Public order22.31100.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.69-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.04-55.56%
Burglary22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Shoplifting21.15100.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.58-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.88-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences85.19-27.27%
Public order54.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.88200.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1118.4583.33%
Violence and sexual offences116.34-54.17%
Public order36.34-25.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.15-80.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.6884.62%
Anti-social behaviour613.840.00%
Shoplifting53.46400.00%
Public order42.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.31100.00%
Other crime22.310.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.0330.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.50-33.33%
Public order63.46100.00%
Burglary23.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-66.67%
Other theft21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.45-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.190.00%
Public order33.46-40.00%
Other theft21.73-50.00%
Shoplifting11.15-75.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.190.00%
Public order53.460.00%
Shoplifting42.880.00%
Other theft42.310.00%
Burglary12.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 202324
September 202313
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 202416
March 202411
February 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 202311
October 20236
September 20236
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 202419
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bank Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. B4228
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. St John'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crescent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Buchanan Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Poolway Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parkside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pike Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1