Crime Rate in Cainscross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cainscross

The total recorded crimes in Cainscross, Stroud, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cainscross crime rate of 3.32 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 Cainscross, encompassing approximately 12,942 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cainscross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hyett Road with total crimes: 6
  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Cainscross has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cainscross)CrimesRank (Cainscross)CrimesRank (Cainscross)
Stonehouse76 2633 3708 1
Stroud Central98 11,052 1676 2
Dursley55 3653 2623 3
Hardwicke53 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale35 10513 6482 5
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

Cainscross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202527
March 202517
February 202516
January 202516
December 202414
November 202416
October 202417
September 202414
August 202416
July 202421
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Hyett Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sunnyhill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Canal Side (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Mosley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Beagles (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bridge-Side (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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