Crime Rate in Chalford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chalford

The total recorded crimes in Chalford, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chalford crime rate of 2.53 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 Chalford, encompassing approximately 6,320 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chalford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawk Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tanglewood Way with total crimes: 2
  • Frithwood Park with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chalford?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Chalford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stroud average, with 223 crimes compared to 332.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chalford recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chalford had fewer crimes than the Stroud average, with 220 crimes compared to 301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chalford recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chalford Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Chalford has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 16th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Chalford crimes were 223. The crime rate of Chalford in 2024 was 35.28 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chalford were around 220 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.81 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking 18 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
Cam West15 17243 15261 15
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

Chalford 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 5 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 (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 20242
October 20248
September 202411
August 20242
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248
April 202412
March 20245

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Chalford in February 2025

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

1. Hawk Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tanglewood Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Frithwood Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Freame Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Gardiner Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Padin Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. The Ridge (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Dorington Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Churchhill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Valley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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