OVERBROOK CLOSE, GL4 3BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL4 3BQ

OVERBROOK CLOSE, GL4 3BQ, Gloucester has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.68 per 1,000 population. This GL4 3BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL4 postcode area, which has experienced 354 crimes and a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL4 3BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL4 3BQ, encompassing approximately 1187 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

GL4 3BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Barnwood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brunel Close with total crimes: 2

OVERBROOK CLOSE, GL4 3BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2233.684.76%
Violence and sexual offences718.5240.00%
Public order45.89-20.00%
Bicycle theft33.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53-50.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2132.0050.00%
Public order517.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.21-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.21100.00%
Drugs23.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1429.477.69%
Violence and sexual offences711.7916.67%
Other theft35.890.00%
Drugs22.53100.00%
Bicycle theft21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-50.00%
Robbery11.680.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-83.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1333.688.33%
Violence and sexual offences610.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.05500.00%
Public order55.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.21-20.00%
Other theft33.370.00%
Bicycle theft12.53-50.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1228.63-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences610.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.050.00%
Public order34.21-40.00%
Bicycle theft22.530.00%
Robbery11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1929.4735.71%
Public order516.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.21-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.2125.00%
Burglary14.210.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1429.47-44.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.7960.00%
Bicycle theft56.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2133.33%
Other theft23.37-50.00%
Public order21.68-33.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2539.57108.33%
Violence and sexual offences521.05-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson44.210.00%
Other theft43.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.37-40.00%
Public order32.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.53100.00%
Burglary11.68-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1232.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.5825.00%
Public order44.21100.00%
Vehicle crime33.37200.00%
Burglary22.530.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1221.89-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.10-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour45.0533.33%
Public order23.37-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Other theft10.84-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2049.6881.82%
Violence and sexual offences1316.848.33%
Public order710.95133.33%
Other theft45.8933.33%
Burglary43.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.37-40.00%
Drugs32.530.00%
Bicycle theft32.53-25.00%
Other crime12.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1233.680.00%
Shoplifting1110.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.260.00%
Bicycle theft44.210.00%
Other theft33.370.00%
Public order32.530.00%
Other crime12.530.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202414
June 202413
May 202412
April 202419
March 202414
February 202425
January 202412
December 202312
November 202320
October 202311

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
February 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL4 3BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting21
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barnwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brunel Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Colin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Hammond Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wotton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Armscroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Overbrook Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1