Crime Rate in Minchinhampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Minchinhampton

The total recorded crimes in Minchinhampton, Stroud, UK in January 2026 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Minchinhampton crime rate of 9.04 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 Minchinhampton, encompassing approximately 1,660 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Minchinhampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Common Road with total crimes: 3
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2
  • Summersfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Minchinhampton?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Minchinhampton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stroud average, with 225 crimes compared to 332.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Minchinhampton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

    • In 2023, Minchinhampton had fewer crimes than the Stroud average, with 169 crimes compared to 301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Minchinhampton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Minchinhampton Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Minchinhampton has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 9.04 ranking 16th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Minchinhampton crimes were 225. The crime rate of Minchinhampton in 2024 was 135.53 (year) or 11.29 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Minchinhampton were around 169 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.79 (year) or 8.48 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Minchinhampton)CrimesRank (Minchinhampton)CrimesRank (Minchinhampton)
Stonehouse53 2633 3708 1
Stroud Central77 11,052 1676 2
Dursley48 3653 2623 3
Cainscross21 11497 7535 4
Hardwicke41 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale40 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton23 9519 5326 11
Nailsworth26 7439 9445 6
Severn26 6462 8388 8
Cam West23 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade11 19420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge18 13416 11335 10
Stroud Valley22 10297 13303 12
Rodborough17 15353 12289 13
Bisley20 12104 2396 24
Cam East10 21239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill18 14248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity12 18185 19240 16
The Stanleys14 17169 20176 19
Chalford7 22223 18220 18
Coaley and Uley10 2087 2595 25
Stroud Uplands4 25136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester2 2790 24112 22
Thrupp6 24116 2298 23
Kingswood6 2369 2691 26
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2646 2745 27

Minchinhampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 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 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20254
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20258
November 20258
October 202514
September 202510
August 20257
July 20259
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20252
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 202511
October 202513
September 20255
August 202510
July 20256
June 202511
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Minchinhampton in January 2026

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

1. Common Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Summersfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Butt Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blue Boys' Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Common Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bell Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. The Tynings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Syon Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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