Crime Rate in Berkeley Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berkeley Vale

The total recorded crimes in Berkeley Vale, Stroud, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berkeley Vale crime rate of 24.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Berkeley Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 7
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bristol Road 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 July 2025 the Berkeley Vale has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 24.65 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Berkeley Vale)CrimesRank (Berkeley Vale)CrimesRank (Berkeley Vale)
Stonehouse56 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central126 11,052 1676 2
Dursley58 2653 2623 3
Cainscross28 12497 7535 4
Hardwicke49 4539 4400 7
Painswick and Upton31 10519 5326 11
Nailsworth39 7439 9445 6
Severn41 6462 8388 8
Cam West32 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade30 11420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge32 9416 11335 10
Stroud Valley28 13297 13303 12
Rodborough23 14353 12289 13
Cam East23 15239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill8 24248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity10 22185 19240 16
Minchinhampton22 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys18 17169 20176 19
Chalford17 18223 18220 18
Thrupp15 19116 2298 23
Bisley15 20104 2396 24
Stroud Uplands14 21136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester7 2690 24112 22
Coaley and Uley9 2387 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe7 2546 2745 27
Kingswood6 2769 2691 26

Berkeley Vale 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20259
April 202510
March 202514
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202511
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bristol Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Echo Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Fishers Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lower Berrycroft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dock Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lancelot Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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