GL16 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8PS

GL16 8PS, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.97 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8PS 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 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8PS, encompassing approximately 1064 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL16 8PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenways Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Tufthorn Avenue with total crimes: 2

GL16 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.97600.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.580.00%
Other theft34.700.00%
Public order22.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.27-28.57%
Other theft34.70200.00%
Drugs22.820.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.97133.33%
Public order56.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.70200.00%
Other theft12.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.820.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.70-66.67%
Drugs13.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.91-14.29%
Burglary211.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Other theft11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.9175.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.090.00%
Vehicle crime27.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Other theft10.94-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.0933.33%
Other theft27.51-33.33%
Burglary21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.15-14.29%
Other theft35.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.82100.00%
Other crime11.88-50.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.03-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.58200.00%
Other crime22.820.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-50.00%
Drugs10.94-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.85233.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.390.00%
Other theft21.88100.00%
Drugs21.880.00%
Public order11.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Other theft11.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 202412
March 202414
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greenways Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Tufthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Station Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fairways Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Domby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ruffet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1