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

Overview of Crime in GL16 8DU

BOWENS HILL ROAD, GL16 8DU, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.65 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8DU, encompassing approximately 1646 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL16 8DU area, explore the GL16 8DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

GL16 8DU 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

BOWENS HILL ROAD, GL16 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.75-33.33%
Burglary23.64100.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.6580.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.4740.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.25400.00%
Shoplifting43.0433.33%
Public order32.4350.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.72-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.04-58.33%
Shoplifting33.040.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In April 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 behaviour1214.5733.33%
Violence and sexual offences67.29-33.33%
Public order23.640.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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 behaviour915.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.470.00%
Shoplifting35.47-81.25%
Public order21.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1626.11700.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.4728.57%
Other theft45.4733.33%
Public order32.43200.00%
Burglary11.82-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.36-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.25-50.00%
Other theft31.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-50.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.6128.57%
Anti-social behaviour65.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.64100.00%
Public order42.43100.00%
Burglary22.43-33.33%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.1866.67%
Violence and sexual offences76.07-61.11%
Burglary34.250.00%
Public order21.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-66.67%
Other theft11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.2928.57%
Anti-social behaviour610.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6450.00%
Shoplifting53.64400.00%
Public order33.04-50.00%
Robbery11.820.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.0427.27%
Public order68.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-70.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.04-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour106.6842.86%
Criminal damage and arson56.070.00%
Public order43.040.00%
Other theft22.43-50.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.250.00%
Other theft43.040.00%
Public order42.430.00%
Shoplifting12.430.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
July 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

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 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202318
September 202314
August 202311
July 202317

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 202412
March 20249
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236
September 20233
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
February 202416
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL16 8DU 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. Blakes Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Crescent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Buchanan Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Parkside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bircham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1