Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, Stroud, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 0.08 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 Kingswood, encompassing approximately 105,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somerset Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hawkesbury Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chestnut Park Estate with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kingswood?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Kingswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stroud average, with 69 crimes compared to 332.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

    • In 2023, Kingswood had fewer crimes than the Stroud average, with 91 crimes compared to 301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingswood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 23th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswood crimes were 69. The crime rate of Kingswood in 2024 was 24.33 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswood were around 91 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.35 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)
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
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
Coaley and Uley5 2587 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2746 2745 27

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kingswood in May 2025

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

1. Somerset Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hawkesbury Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chestnut Park Estate (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Tyndale View (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Shop Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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