BOWENS HILL ROAD, GL16 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8DL

BOWENS HILL ROAD, GL16 8DL, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL16 postcode area, which has experienced 90 crimes and a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL16 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8DL, encompassing approximately 1856 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

GL16 8DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampshire Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 2
  • Battle Close with total crimes: 1

BOWENS HILL ROAD, GL16 8DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.23-62.50%
Public order31.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Shoplifting11.08-80.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour815.0814.29%
Violence and sexual offences84.31-61.90%
Shoplifting54.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.69200.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Burglary21.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.93250.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.31-41.67%
Burglary23.77100.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.23400.00%
Shoplifting42.6933.33%
Public order32.150.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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 offences710.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.77-60.00%
Public order33.230.00%
Shoplifting31.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.6266.67%
Violence and sexual offences78.08-22.22%
Public order33.7750.00%
Shoplifting11.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.85-10.00%
Shoplifting34.85-84.21%
Public order21.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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
Shoplifting1925.31850.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.3980.00%
Other theft44.8533.33%
Public order32.15200.00%
Burglary11.62-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.46-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.31-44.44%
Burglary32.6950.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-60.00%
Shoplifting21.08100.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.77-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences94.8512.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.85150.00%
Public order42.69100.00%
Burglary22.15-33.33%
Other theft21.080.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.920.00%
Burglary34.310.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202421
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 202419
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 202415
March 20249
February 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Hampshire Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St John'S Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Battle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parkside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Albert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oakfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Angel Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Phoenix Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1