Crime Rate in Cam East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cam East

The total recorded crimes in Cam East, Stroud, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cam East crime rate of 6.05 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 East, encompassing approximately 4,130 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Cam East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbank with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Church Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cam East?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Cam East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stroud average, with 239 crimes compared to 332.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cam East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

    • In 2023, Cam East had fewer crimes than the Stroud average, with 263 crimes compared to 301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cam East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cam East has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 6.05 ranking 13th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Cam East crimes were 239. The crime rate of Cam East in 2024 was 57.87 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cam East were around 263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.68 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cam East)CrimesRank (Cam East)CrimesRank (Cam East)
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 West27 12243 15261 15
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 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 (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 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 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 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 (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
May 20244

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Cam East in May 2025

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

1. Millbank (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Noel Lee Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Rowley (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Trotman Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Upthorpe (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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