THE LINKS, GL16 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8HX

THE LINKS, GL16 8HX, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8HX 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 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8HX, encompassing approximately 1320 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL16 8HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Mushet Place with total crimes: 2
  • Battle Close with total crimes: 2

THE LINKS, GL16 8HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences712.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.30-57.14%
Public order22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Other theft11.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour718.17133.33%
Violence and sexual offences45.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Shoplifting43.0333.33%
Other theft23.030.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In May 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 offences610.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.54-50.00%
Shoplifting32.27200.00%
Public order12.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.6320.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.790.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.76-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.790.00%
Shoplifting33.03-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.51-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Public order11.510.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.840.00%
Burglary43.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.900.00%
Other theft43.7933.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.03-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.0350.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.66-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.30-16.67%
Other theft33.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27100.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Drugs11.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.76-80.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.2060.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.06500.00%
Shoplifting54.54400.00%
Public order23.79-33.33%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.0925.00%
Public order33.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.27-66.67%
Other theft10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.57-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Shoplifting10.76-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.390.00%
Shoplifting55.300.00%
Public order53.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
July 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mushet Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Battle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. The Links
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Royal Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lawdley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sylvan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Newland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1