Crime Rate in Cam West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cam West

The total recorded crimes in Cam West, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cam West crime rate of 4.85 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 Cam West, encompassing approximately 3,094 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cam West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Box Road Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Hadley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Pippen Leaze with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cam West?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Cam West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stroud average, with 243 crimes compared to 332.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cam West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cam West had fewer crimes than the Stroud average, with 261 crimes compared to 301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cam West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stroud, Cam West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cam West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Cam West has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 4.85 ranking 17th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Cam West crimes were 243. The crime rate of Cam West in 2024 was 78.52 (year) or 6.54 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cam West were around 261 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.34 (year) or 7.03 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)
Stonehouse45 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central72 11,052 1676 2
Dursley55 2653 2623 3
Cainscross23 10497 7535 4
Hardwicke24 9539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale31 4513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 5519 5326 11
Nailsworth20 13439 9445 6
Severn30 6462 8388 8
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill26 7248 14235 17
Rodborough24 8353 12289 13
Stroud Slade17 15420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge20 12416 11335 10
Stroud Trinity21 11185 19240 16
Stroud Valley18 14297 13303 12
Cam East11 19239 16263 14
Chalford16 16223 18220 18
Minchinhampton11 20225 17169 20
The Stanleys15 18169 20176 19
Stroud Uplands5 23136 21161 21
Bisley10 21104 2396 24
Amberley and Woodchester4 2590 24112 22
Thrupp8 22116 2298 23
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe4 2446 2745 27
Coaley and Uley3 2687 2595 25
Kingswood3 2769 2691 26

Cam West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202512
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 202412
March 20245

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 202416
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cam West in February 2025

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

1. Box Road Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Hadley Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pippen Leaze (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Crapen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brunel Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Nasse Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tythe Court (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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