Crime Rate in Amberley and Woodchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Amberley and Woodchester

The total recorded crimes in Amberley and Woodchester, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amberley and Woodchester crime rate of 12.64 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 Amberley and Woodchester, encompassing approximately 316 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Amberley and Woodchester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berrymore Road with total crimes: 1
  • Blacklow Close with total crimes: 1
  • Marling Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Amberley and Woodchester?

To understand the safety of Amberley and Woodchester, we need to analyze Amberley and Woodchester crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Amberley and Woodchester demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stroud average, with 90 crimes compared to 332.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Amberley and Woodchester recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Amberley and Woodchester had fewer crimes than the Stroud average, with 112 crimes compared to 301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Amberley and Woodchester recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stroud, Amberley and Woodchester has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Amberley and Woodchester Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Amberley and Woodchester has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 12.64 ranking 25th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Amberley and Woodchester crimes were 90. The crime rate of Amberley and Woodchester in 2024 was 284.36 (year) or 23.70 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Amberley and Woodchester were around 112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 353.87 (year) or 29.49 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)
Stonehouse45 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central72 11,052 1676 2
Dursley55 2653 2623 3
Cainscross23 10497 7535 4
Hardwicke24 9539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale31 4513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 5519 5326 11
Nailsworth20 13439 9445 6
Severn30 6462 8388 8
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill26 7248 14235 17
Rodborough24 8353 12289 13
Stroud Slade17 15420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge20 12416 11335 10
Stroud Trinity21 11185 19240 16
Stroud Valley18 14297 13303 12
Cam East11 19239 16263 14
Cam West15 17243 15261 15
Chalford16 16223 18220 18
Minchinhampton11 20225 17169 20
The Stanleys15 18169 20176 19
Stroud Uplands5 23136 21161 21
Bisley10 21104 2396 24
Thrupp8 22116 2298 23
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe4 2446 2745 27
Coaley and Uley3 2687 2595 25
Kingswood3 2769 2691 26

Amberley and Woodchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 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

High Crime Locations Amberley and Woodchester in February 2025

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

1. Berrymore Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Blacklow Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Marling Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Theescombe Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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