THE MERRIN, GL17 0BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL17 0BU

THE MERRIN, GL17 0BU, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.27 per 1,000 population. This GL17 0BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL17 postcode area, which has experienced 50 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL17 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL17 0BU, encompassing approximately 393 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL17 0BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Abenhall Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parks Road with total crimes: 2

THE MERRIN, GL17 0BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences648.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.240.00%
Possession of weapons27.620.00%
Public order25.080.00%
Shoplifting25.080.00%
Other crime15.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.540.00%
Burglary12.540.00%
Other theft12.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.08100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.540.00%
Vehicle crime12.540.00%
Public order12.54-50.00%
Shoplifting12.540.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order215.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.08-60.00%
Possession of weapons15.080.00%
Other theft12.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.57-37.50%
Public order412.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.16-50.00%
Other crime15.080.00%
Drugs12.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences840.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour420.33300.00%
Other theft310.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.240.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences530.4966.67%
Shoplifting512.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.70-75.00%
Other crime12.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour430.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences310.16-50.00%
Other crime27.620.00%
Burglary15.080.00%
Shoplifting12.540.00%
Vehicle crime12.540.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences627.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour315.24200.00%
Public order17.620.00%
Burglary12.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.0340.00%
Shoplifting417.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.160.00%
Other theft12.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.870.00%
Public order412.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL17 0BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Abenhall Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parks Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Merrin Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dean Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stars Pitch
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Court Farm Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1