Crime Rate in Cainscross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cainscross

The total recorded crimes in Cainscross, Stroud, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cainscross crime rate of 2.16 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 Cainscross, encompassing approximately 12,942 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cainscross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devereaux Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stanton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Canal Side with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cainscross?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Cainscross reported a higher crime volume than the Stroud average, with 497 crimes compared to 332. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cainscross witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

    • In 2023, Cainscross experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 535 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cainscross witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cainscross Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cainscross has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 12th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Cainscross crimes were 497. The crime rate of Cainscross in 2024 was 38.40 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cainscross were around 535 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.34 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cainscross)CrimesRank (Cainscross)CrimesRank (Cainscross)
Stonehouse56 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central126 11,052 1676 2
Dursley58 2653 2623 3
Hardwicke49 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale42 5513 6482 5
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

Cainscross 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 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 (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202519
May 202522
April 202527
March 202517
February 202516
January 202516
December 202414
November 202416
October 202417
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 20245
August 20248

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
September 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Cainscross in July 2025

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

1. Devereaux Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Stanton Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Canal Side (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sunnyhill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Baytree Square South (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Greenaways (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Orchard Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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