GL16 8SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 8SG

GL16 8SG, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population. This GL16 8SG 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 8SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 8SG, encompassing approximately 1327 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL16 8SG 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

GL16 8SG 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 offences711.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.27-62.50%
Public order22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour821.85166.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.03600.00%
Shoplifting45.2733.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.01-50.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

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 offences610.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.52-62.50%
Shoplifting32.26200.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.0533.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.51-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.52-33.33%
Shoplifting33.01-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2027.871900.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.52100.00%
Other theft24.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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 theft411.30100.00%
Burglary43.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour513.56-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences43.77-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.0150.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.57-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.2716.67%
Other theft25.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.75-80.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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 offences819.5960.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.03500.00%
Shoplifting54.52400.00%
Public order23.77-33.33%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

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 offences58.2925.00%
Public order33.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

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 offences46.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.01200.00%
Shoplifting12.26-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.570.00%
Shoplifting56.030.00%
Public order53.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

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 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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
December 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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 8SG 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. Sylvan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Newland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1