GL2 5BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL2 5BN

GL2 5BN, Gloucester has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.57 per 1,000 population. This GL2 5BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL2 postcode area, which has experienced 455 crimes and a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL2 5BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL2 5BN, encompassing approximately 1099 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL2 5BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kipling Close with total crimes: 6
  • Keats Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Scott Avenue with total crimes: 4

GL2 5BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.57-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour811.83166.67%
Drugs27.280.00%
Public order11.82-50.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.48240.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.47-62.50%
Other theft22.73100.00%
Burglary21.82-33.33%
Public order21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.11300.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.28-58.33%
Burglary34.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.73-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.29-42.86%
Public order310.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour619.1150.00%
Public order25.460.00%
Other crime21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.82-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.64100.00%
Other theft11.82-66.67%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.20-33.33%
Other theft37.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.73-25.00%
Burglary22.730.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-75.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.64300.00%
Other crime23.640.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.02-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour410.92300.00%
Public order23.640.00%
Burglary11.820.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.388.33%
Public order211.830.00%
Burglary11.82-66.67%
Drugs10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.92400.00%
Other theft44.55100.00%
Burglary33.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.730.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.11-33.33%
Public order210.92-60.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.020.00%
Public order516.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.640.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202417
June 20245
May 202412
April 202421
March 202412
February 20248
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202312
September 202312
August 202318

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL2 5BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kipling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Keats Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Scott Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Eliot Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hathaway Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Tennyson Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Crypt Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Emerald Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Silver Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1