GLOUCESTER ROAD, GL16 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8BL

GLOUCESTER ROAD, GL16 8BL, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.12 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8BL 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 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8BL, encompassing approximately 1600 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

GL16 8BL 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

GLOUCESTER ROAD, GL16 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.12116.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.12-37.50%
Burglary33.1250.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Possession of weapons21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour818.1233.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.0050.00%
Shoplifting43.7533.33%
Public order32.5050.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.00-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences43.750.00%
Shoplifting32.50200.00%
Public order21.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.3744.44%
Violence and sexual offences48.12-50.00%
Public order32.5050.00%
Shoplifting11.87-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour915.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.6214.29%
Shoplifting35.00-84.21%
Public order21.870.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1922.49850.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.8740.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.37100.00%
Public order23.750.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.24-16.67%
Burglary33.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Shoplifting21.87100.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.99-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.750.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In November 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 behaviour915.6280.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.62-50.00%
Public order35.00-25.00%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Shoplifting11.25-80.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.49166.67%
Anti-social behaviour510.00-16.67%
Shoplifting53.12400.00%
Public order43.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Robbery11.870.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences613.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.75-25.00%
Public order53.75150.00%
Shoplifting13.120.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.00-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.37-16.67%
Other theft33.120.00%
Public order21.87-50.00%
Shoplifting11.25-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.000.00%
Shoplifting43.750.00%
Public order42.500.00%
Other theft32.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235
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 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202316
September 20236
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 1 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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

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 2 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 8BL 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. Coalway Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Poolway Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parkside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pike Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1