Crime Rate in Berkeley Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berkeley Vale

The total recorded crimes in Berkeley Vale, Stroud, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berkeley Vale crime rate of 20.54 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 Berkeley Vale, encompassing approximately 1,703 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Berkeley Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dock Road with total crimes: 5
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 3
  • Riddle Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Berkeley Vale?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Berkeley Vale reported a higher crime volume than the Stroud average, with 513 crimes compared to 332. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Berkeley Vale witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

    • In 2023, Berkeley Vale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 482 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Berkeley Vale witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stroud, Berkeley Vale has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Berkeley Vale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Berkeley Vale has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 20.54 ranking 10th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Berkeley Vale crimes were 513. The crime rate of Berkeley Vale in 2024 was 301.09 (year) or 25.09 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Berkeley Vale were around 482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 282.90 (year) or 23.57 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Berkeley Vale)CrimesRank (Berkeley Vale)CrimesRank (Berkeley Vale)
Stonehouse76 2633 3708 1
Stroud Central98 11,052 1676 2
Dursley55 3653 2623 3
Cainscross43 8497 7535 4
Hardwicke53 4539 4400 7
Painswick and Upton49 5519 5326 11
Nailsworth47 6439 9445 6
Severn44 7462 8388 8
Stroud Slade21 14420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge43 9416 11335 10
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill30 11248 14235 17
Stroud Valley9 21297 13303 12
Rodborough19 15353 12289 13
Cam West27 12243 15261 15
Cam East25 13239 16263 14
Stroud Trinity18 16185 19240 16
Minchinhampton16 17225 17169 20
Chalford15 18223 18220 18
The Stanleys11 20169 20176 19
Amberley and Woodchester12 1990 24112 22
Stroud Uplands7 24136 21161 21
Thrupp5 26116 2298 23
Bisley9 22104 2396 24
Kingswood8 2369 2691 26
Coaley and Uley5 2587 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2746 2745 27

Berkeley Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202515
February 202516
January 202515
December 202416
November 20249
October 202414
September 202427
August 202419
July 202415
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202514
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 202418
June 202414
May 202420

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Berkeley Vale in May 2025

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

1. Dock Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Riddle Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Echo Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Leaze Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Haycroft Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Severn Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Berkeley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Fishers Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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