Crime Rate in Cainscross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cainscross

The total recorded crimes in Cainscross, Stroud, UK in January 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cainscross crime rate of 1.62 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Cainscross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Grove with total crimes: 3
  • B4008 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 January 2026 the Cainscross has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cainscross)CrimesRank (Cainscross)CrimesRank (Cainscross)
Stonehouse53 2633 3708 1
Stroud Central77 11,052 1676 2
Dursley48 3653 2623 3
Hardwicke41 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale40 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton23 9519 5326 11
Nailsworth26 7439 9445 6
Severn26 6462 8388 8
Cam West23 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade11 19420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge18 13416 11335 10
Stroud Valley22 10297 13303 12
Rodborough17 15353 12289 13
Bisley20 12104 2396 24
Cam East10 21239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill18 14248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity12 18185 19240 16
Minchinhampton15 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys14 17169 20176 19
Chalford7 22223 18220 18
Coaley and Uley10 2087 2595 25
Stroud Uplands4 25136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester2 2790 24112 22
Thrupp6 24116 2298 23
Kingswood6 2369 2691 26
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2646 2745 27

Cainscross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20255
October 202510
September 20259
August 202514
July 20257
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20258
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20258
November 202513
October 20258
September 202510
August 202512
July 202514
June 202519
May 202522
April 202527
March 202517
February 202516

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
August 20251

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
August 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
March 20251

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Cainscross in January 2026

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

1. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. B4008 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Home Orchard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mosley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bridge Mead (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Brush (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ashway Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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