Crime Rate in Stroud: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stroud

The total recorded crimes in Stroud, UK in March 2025 are around 715 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stroud crime rate of 5.90 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (271) incidents (17.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (173) incidents (55.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (52) incidents (85.71% increase)
Stroud Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Sherborne Close with total crimes: 12
  • Wood End Lane with total crimes: 11

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 (91 crimes), and the safest, Coaley and Uley (3 crimes), is 88 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Stroud.

Similarly, the area of Stroud Town (148 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Leonard Stanley & Uley (15 crimes), with a difference of 133 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stroud.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stroud Central91
Stonehouse69
Dursley57
Nailsworth52
Berkeley Vale49

Safest Wards:

Bisley6
Stroud Uplands5
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe5
Amberley and Woodchester4
Coaley and Uley3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stroud Town148
Ebley & Randwick71
Stonehouse69
Dursley57
Nailsworth52

Safest Areas:

Frampton, Whitminster & Eastington31
Painswick, Bisley & Eastcombe24
Minchinhampton & Amberley16
Chalford & Bussage15
Leonard Stanley & Uley15

Stroud Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stroud has recorded 715 crimes with crime rate of 5.90 ranking 9837th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold505 66,439 66,092 6
Forest of Dean533 56,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury617 37,589 36,447 4
Cheltenham1,169 213,657 213,933 2
Gloucester1,636 120,188 117,655 1

Stroud Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 266 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 162 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (522 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (320 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202533
January 202540
December 202429
November 202433
October 202440
September 202436
August 202430
July 202445
June 202440

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 490 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202537
January 202537
December 202446
November 202438
October 202450
September 202454
August 202439
July 202444
June 2024110

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 465 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202535
January 202527
December 202432
November 202444
October 202435
September 202435
August 202446
July 202447
June 2024124

A total of 366 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202535
January 202533
December 202421
November 202438
October 202444
September 202413
August 202431
July 202428
June 202498

A total of 187 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202511
January 202520
December 202416
November 202418
October 202415
September 202412
August 202412
July 202415
June 202440

A total of 144 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 202515
December 20247
November 202414
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415
July 202413
June 202438

A total of 527 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202528
January 202540
December 202433
November 202443
October 202443
September 202448
August 202461
July 202445
June 2024134

A total of 266 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202525
January 202518
December 202421
November 202414
October 202423
September 202423
August 202433
July 202420
June 202466

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 1597 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 159.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025173
February 2025111
January 2025131
December 202491
November 2024128
October 2024165
September 2024142
August 2024174
July 2024162
June 2024320

A total of 2742 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 274.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 522 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025271
February 2025231
January 2025235
December 2024244
November 2024220
October 2024270
September 2024232
August 2024251
July 2024266
June 2024522

High Crime Locations Stroud in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Robbery1
Public order1
2. Sherborne Close (Map)
Total12
Other theft12
3. Wood End Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
4. Acre Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
5. High Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Gloucester Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Other theft1
Drugs1

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