Crime Rate in Stroud: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stroud

The total recorded crimes in Stroud, UK in July 2025 are around 786 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stroud crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stroud, encompassing approximately 121,104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (247) incidents (-16.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (236) incidents (17.41% increase)
  • Public order: (55) incidents (83.33% increase)
Stroud Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • High Street with total crimes: 11
  • Box Lane with total crimes: 8

Stroud Police Info:

Gloucestershire Constabulary

How safe is Stroud?

To understand the safety of Stroud, we need to analyze Stroud crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Stroud has recorded 8,973 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 74.09 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 239 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,126 crimes with a crime rate of 67.10, ranking it 261 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Stroud demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gloucestershire average, with 8973 crimes compared to 10536.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stroud had fewer crimes than the Gloucestershire average, with 8,126 crimes compared to 9,765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Stroud is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Gloucestershire, Stroud has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Stroud Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stroud Central (126 crimes), and the safest, Kingswood (6 crimes), is 120 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Stroud.

Similarly, the area of Stroud Town (208 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chalford & Bussage (17 crimes), with a difference of 191 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stroud.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stroud Central126
Dursley58
Stonehouse56
Hardwicke49
Berkeley Vale42

Safest Wards:

Coaley and Uley9
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill8
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe7
Amberley and Woodchester7
Kingswood6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stroud Town208
Upton St Leonards & Hardwicke67
Dursley58
Stonehouse56
Cam55

Safest Areas:

Berkeley & Sharpness36
Minchinhampton & Amberley29
Painswick, Bisley & Eastcombe28
Leonard Stanley & Uley27
Chalford & Bussage17

Stroud Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stroud has recorded 786 crimes with crime rate of 6.49 ranking 258th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2024, the total Stroud crimes were 8,973. The crime rate of Stroud in 2024 was 74.09 (year) or 6.17 (month) ranking it 239 danzarous in the UK. Stroud ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stroud were around 8,126 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.10 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking 261 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Gloucestershire, Stroud ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Stroud

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold549 66,439 66,092 6
Forest of Dean582 36,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury583 47,589 36,447 4
Cheltenham1,080 213,657 213,933 2
Gloucester1,665 120,188 117,655 1

Stroud Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 247 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 236 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (296 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (201 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (304 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (181 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (270 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (163 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (271 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (173 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 231 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 111 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (235 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (131 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 244 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (220 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (128 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (270 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (165 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (232 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (142 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (251 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (174 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 516 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202530
May 202555
April 202540
March 202535
February 202537
January 202537
December 202446
November 202438
October 202450
September 202454
August 202439

A total of 1896 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025236
June 2025201
May 2025181
April 2025163
March 2025173
February 2025111
January 2025131
December 202491
November 2024128
October 2024165
September 2024142
August 2024174

A total of 225 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202535
May 202519
April 202523
March 202528
February 202511
January 202520
December 202416
November 202418
October 202415
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 338 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202526
May 202520
April 202519
March 202525
February 202535
January 202533
December 202421
November 202438
October 202444
September 202413
August 202431

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 3071 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 255.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025247
June 2025296
May 2025304
April 2025270
March 2025271
February 2025231
January 2025235
December 2024244
November 2024220
October 2024270
September 2024232
August 2024251

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 451 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202551
May 202540
April 202537
March 202537
February 202533
January 202540
December 202429
November 202433
October 202440
September 202436
August 202430

A total of 553 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202548
May 202554
April 202551
March 202552
February 202528
January 202540
December 202433
November 202443
October 202443
September 202448
August 202461

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202511
April 202511
March 202515
February 20257
January 202515
December 20247
November 202414
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 475 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202546
May 202556
April 202529
March 202540
February 202535
January 202527
December 202432
November 202444
October 202435
September 202435
August 202446

A total of 290 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202540
May 202525
April 202521
March 202523
February 202525
January 202518
December 202421
November 202414
October 202423
September 202423
August 202433

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stroud in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
2. High Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Bicycle theft1
3. Box Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. New Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
Burglary1
6. A419 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1

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