SYLVAN CLOSE, GL16 8RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8RU

SYLVAN CLOSE, GL16 8RU, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.91 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8RU 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 8RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8RU, encompassing approximately 1316 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL16 8RU 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

SYLVAN CLOSE, GL16 8RU 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 offences712.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.320.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-50.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.040.00%
Shoplifting43.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.04200.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3620.00%
Shoplifting34.56200.00%
Public order12.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04100.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.76-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.870.00%
Shoplifting33.04-84.21%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

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
Shoplifting1922.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.43100.00%
Vehicle crime23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.1233.33%
Burglary33.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.36-40.00%
Other theft32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.28-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-85.71%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

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 offences715.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3225.00%
Other theft33.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Drugs11.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.76-80.00%

In October 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 offences718.23250.00%
Shoplifting55.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8033.33%
Public order33.0450.00%
Drugs22.280.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.280.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.0850.00%
Other theft22.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-60.00%
Shoplifting11.52-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.910.00%
Shoplifting53.800.00%
Public order53.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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
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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243

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 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 8RU 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. Coalway Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Royal Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lawdley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sylvan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1