The total recorded crimes in Amberley and Woodchester, Stroud, UK in January 2026 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amberley and Woodchester crime rate of 6.32 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Stroud.
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 areas in the Stroud.
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.
In January 2026 the Amberley and Woodchester has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 ranking 27th 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.
| Area | January 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Amberley and Woodchester) | Crimes | Rank (Amberley and Woodchester) | Crimes | Rank (Amberley and Woodchester) | |
| Stonehouse | 53 | 2 | 633 | 3 | 708 | 1 |
| Stroud Central | 77 | 1 | 1,052 | 1 | 676 | 2 |
| Dursley | 48 | 3 | 653 | 2 | 623 | 3 |
| Cainscross | 21 | 11 | 497 | 7 | 535 | 4 |
| Hardwicke | 41 | 4 | 539 | 4 | 400 | 7 |
| Berkeley Vale | 40 | 5 | 513 | 6 | 482 | 5 |
| Painswick and Upton | 23 | 9 | 519 | 5 | 326 | 11 |
| Nailsworth | 26 | 7 | 439 | 9 | 445 | 6 |
| Severn | 26 | 6 | 462 | 8 | 388 | 8 |
| Cam West | 23 | 8 | 243 | 15 | 261 | 15 |
| Stroud Slade | 11 | 19 | 420 | 10 | 354 | 9 |
| Wotton-under-Edge | 18 | 13 | 416 | 11 | 335 | 10 |
| Stroud Valley | 22 | 10 | 297 | 13 | 303 | 12 |
| Rodborough | 17 | 15 | 353 | 12 | 289 | 13 |
| Bisley | 20 | 12 | 104 | 23 | 96 | 24 |
| Cam East | 10 | 21 | 239 | 16 | 263 | 14 |
| Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill | 18 | 14 | 248 | 14 | 235 | 17 |
| Stroud Trinity | 12 | 18 | 185 | 19 | 240 | 16 |
| Minchinhampton | 15 | 16 | 225 | 17 | 169 | 20 |
| The Stanleys | 14 | 17 | 169 | 20 | 176 | 19 |
| Chalford | 7 | 22 | 223 | 18 | 220 | 18 |
| Coaley and Uley | 10 | 20 | 87 | 25 | 95 | 25 |
| Stroud Uplands | 4 | 25 | 136 | 21 | 161 | 21 |
| Thrupp | 6 | 24 | 116 | 22 | 98 | 23 |
| Kingswood | 6 | 23 | 69 | 26 | 91 | 26 |
| Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe | 3 | 26 | 46 | 27 | 45 | 27 |
In January 2026, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Amberley and Woodchester postcode area is presented below.