BLAKES WAY, GL16 8EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8EX

BLAKES WAY, GL16 8EX, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.71 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8EX 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 8EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8EX, encompassing approximately 1366 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL16 8EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 4
  • Blakes Way with total crimes: 3
  • Crescent Close with total crimes: 3

BLAKES WAY, GL16 8EX 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.71160.00%
Other theft29.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.660.00%
Public order12.930.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.93-75.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.51-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.9333.33%
Public order22.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In March 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 offences78.0516.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.39400.00%
Other theft33.66200.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.93-66.67%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.05-57.14%
Burglary22.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-50.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.97600.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.12-60.00%
Burglary22.930.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.660.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.1760.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.85100.00%
Other theft22.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%

In August 2023, 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 offences511.71-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.66400.00%
Public order33.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19100.00%
Drugs11.460.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.970.00%
Other theft26.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310
September 20238
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231
August 20231

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
April 20241
October 20231

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. St John'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Blakes Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Crescent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Buchanan Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parkside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bircham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1