Crime Rate in Hardwicke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hardwicke

The total recorded crimes in Hardwicke, Stroud, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hardwicke crime rate of 7.74 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Hardwicke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • King Close with total crimes: 4
  • Nuthatch Lane with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Stroud.

    • 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 areas in the Stroud.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hardwicke has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 7.74 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hardwicke)CrimesRank (Hardwicke)CrimesRank (Hardwicke)
Stonehouse56 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central126 11,052 1676 2
Dursley58 2653 2623 3
Cainscross28 12497 7535 4
Berkeley Vale42 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 10519 5326 11
Nailsworth39 7439 9445 6
Severn41 6462 8388 8
Cam West32 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade30 11420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge32 9416 11335 10
Stroud Valley28 13297 13303 12
Rodborough23 14353 12289 13
Cam East23 15239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill8 24248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity10 22185 19240 16
Minchinhampton22 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys18 17169 20176 19
Chalford17 18223 18220 18
Thrupp15 19116 2298 23
Bisley15 20104 2396 24
Stroud Uplands14 21136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester7 2690 24112 22
Coaley and Uley9 2387 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe7 2546 2745 27
Kingswood6 2769 2691 26

Hardwicke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 202413
September 20246
August 202415

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 202527
April 202511
March 202516
February 202513
January 202512
December 202415
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202425

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20254
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 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 July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. King Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Nuthatch Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Darleydale Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Acorn Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lime Tree Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sowthistle Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cranes Bill Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Bath Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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