GL16 9TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL16 9TJ

GL16 9TJ, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.74 per 1,000 population. This GL16 9TJ 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 9TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL16 9TJ, encompassing approximately 1974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL16 9TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bank Close with total crimes: 9
  • B4228 with total crimes: 4
  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 4

GL16 9TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences1918.74216.67%
Anti-social behaviour89.62-33.33%
Public order34.050.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-85.71%

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 behaviour1219.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.08600.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.54-14.29%
Shoplifting43.0433.33%
Public order32.0350.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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 offences79.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.54-57.14%
Shoplifting33.04200.00%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.2140.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.09-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.5450.00%
Public order31.5250.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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 behaviour1014.6911.11%
Violence and sexual offences85.06-20.00%
Shoplifting34.05-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting2024.31900.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.1342.86%
Anti-social behaviour95.0650.00%
Other theft44.56-20.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In January 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 offences714.69-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.54-25.00%
Burglary53.04400.00%
Other theft52.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-25.00%
Shoplifting21.52100.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

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 behaviour815.70-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.05-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson44.05100.00%
Other theft42.03-20.00%
Public order32.0350.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.26-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.5833.33%
Other theft56.08150.00%
Other crime32.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-33.33%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Drugs11.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.51-80.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.3281.82%
Anti-social behaviour910.1350.00%
Public order54.560.00%
Shoplifting52.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53200.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.1722.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.57-40.00%
Public order53.04150.00%
Other theft12.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.1911.11%
Violence and sexual offences95.06-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson54.56-16.67%
Other theft32.530.00%
Public order21.52-66.67%
Shoplifting11.01-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.560.00%
Public order63.040.00%
Shoplifting53.040.00%
Other theft32.530.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202320
September 202311
August 20239
July 202313

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 202414
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239
September 20236
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL16 9TJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bank Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. B4228
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. St John'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mushet Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Battle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. The Links
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Royal Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lawdley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sylvan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Market Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Parkside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1