Crime Rate in Hardwicke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hardwicke

The total recorded crimes in Hardwicke, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hardwicke crime rate of 3.79 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 Hardwicke, encompassing approximately 6,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hardwicke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sheldrake Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Sticky Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hardwicke?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Hardwicke reported a higher crime volume than the Stroud average, with 539 crimes compared to 332. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hardwicke witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hardwicke experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 400 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hardwicke witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stroud, Hardwicke has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hardwicke Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hardwicke has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 3.79 ranking 9th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Hardwicke crimes were 539. The crime rate of Hardwicke in 2024 was 85.15 (year) or 7.10 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hardwicke were around 400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.19 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking 7 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
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
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

Hardwicke 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 13 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 (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 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 (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202512
December 202415
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202425
July 202415
June 202428
May 20246
April 202418
March 202423

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 202413
September 20246
August 202415
July 20249
June 202420
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hardwicke in February 2025

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

1. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Sheldrake Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sticky Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pipit Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tawny Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lime Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sowthistle Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Cranes Bill Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bath Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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