Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 0.03 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Park Estate with total crimes: 1
  • Boundary Close with total crimes: 1
  • New Mills Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 27th 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.

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
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

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kingswood in February 2025

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

1. Chestnut Park Estate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Boundary Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. New Mills Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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