GL16 8SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8SD

GL16 8SD, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.66 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8SD 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 8SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8SD, encompassing approximately 1658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL16 8SD area, explore the GL16 8SD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

GL16 8SD 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
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 3

GL16 8SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.66-25.00%
Shoplifting53.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.01-77.78%
Public order22.41-33.33%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.30260.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.85-33.33%
Public order34.8250.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-71.43%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1222.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.23600.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.22-28.57%
Shoplifting43.0133.33%
Other theft22.410.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

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 offences711.45-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.22-57.14%
Shoplifting33.62200.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.5040.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.4412.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.4350.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.4811.11%
Violence and sexual offences86.03-20.00%
Shoplifting34.82-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2030.14900.00%
Violence and sexual offences1012.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.0350.00%
Other theft45.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Public order21.210.00%
Robbery11.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.48-25.00%
Other theft63.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.62-25.00%
Burglary53.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.01-25.00%
Shoplifting21.81100.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour818.08-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences84.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.82100.00%
Other theft42.410.00%
Public order32.4150.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.70-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour117.2337.50%
Other theft46.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41-33.33%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Public order21.21-60.00%
Drugs11.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.60-80.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.9390.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.4533.33%
Public order54.820.00%
Shoplifting53.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.010.00%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

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 offences1014.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.030.00%
Public order53.620.00%
Other theft13.010.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202418
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 202312
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 202414
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
November 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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL16 8SD 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. Victoria Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bank Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Berrows Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Battle Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. High Nash
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Nash Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Boxbush Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1