VICARAGE GARDENS, GL16 8FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8FE

VICARAGE GARDENS, GL16 8FE, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.12 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8FE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL16 postcode area, which has experienced 95 crimes and a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL16 8FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8FE, encompassing approximately 1841 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL16 8FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Phoenix Court with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Close with total crimes: 2

VICARAGE GARDENS, GL16 8FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.12-12.50%
Public order53.8025.00%
Shoplifting52.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.72-76.47%
Other theft22.170.00%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.64142.86%
Anti-social behaviour89.23-27.27%
Public order44.3533.33%
Burglary32.1750.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1120.1083.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.80300.00%
Shoplifting42.1733.33%
Public order32.1750.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
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 offences710.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.80-53.85%
Shoplifting33.26200.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.7544.44%
Violence and sexual offences67.06-25.00%
Other theft23.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.89-11.11%
Shoplifting34.35-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.81900.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26-33.33%
Public order21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In January 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 offences614.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.26-28.57%
Other theft52.7225.00%
Burglary52.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.72-25.00%
Shoplifting21.63100.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.84-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.89-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson43.80100.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Public order42.17100.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.0137.50%
Violence and sexual offences105.97-50.00%
Other theft45.43100.00%
Other crime32.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Public order21.09-50.00%
Drugs11.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.54-80.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.8633.33%
Shoplifting54.35400.00%
Public order42.72-20.00%
Other theft22.17100.00%
Drugs21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.430.00%
Public order53.260.00%
Other theft12.720.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 202420
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202417
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Phoenix Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Springfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Bank Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poolway Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Battle Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. High Nash
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Nash Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Coalway Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wynols Hill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parkside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Boxbush Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1