Crime Rate in Cam West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cam West

The total recorded crimes in Cam West, Stroud, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cam West crime rate of 8.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cam West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Phillimore Road with total crimes: 2
  • Broadmere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tilsdown Close 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 areas in the Stroud.

    • 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 areas in the Stroud.

  • 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 May 2025 the Cam West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 8.72 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cam West)CrimesRank (Cam West)CrimesRank (Cam West)
Stonehouse76 2633 3708 1
Stroud Central98 11,052 1676 2
Dursley55 3653 2623 3
Cainscross43 8497 7535 4
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 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

Cam West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202513
February 20257
January 202512
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
July 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Cam West in May 2025

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

1. Phillimore Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Broadmere Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Tilsdown Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Box Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Everside Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Tyndale Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Elstub Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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