Crime Rate in Nailsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nailsworth

The total recorded crimes in Nailsworth, Stroud, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nailsworth crime rate of 9.62 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 Nailsworth, encompassing approximately 4,886 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Nailsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nortonwood with total crimes: 5
  • Carters Way with total crimes: 4
  • George Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Nailsworth?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Nailsworth reported a higher crime volume than the Stroud average, with 439 crimes compared to 332. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nailsworth witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

    • In 2023, Nailsworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 445 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nailsworth witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nailsworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nailsworth has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 9.62 ranking 6th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Nailsworth crimes were 439. The crime rate of Nailsworth in 2024 was 89.83 (year) or 7.49 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nailsworth were around 445 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.06 (year) or 7.59 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nailsworth)CrimesRank (Nailsworth)CrimesRank (Nailsworth)
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
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
Kingswood8 2369 2691 26
Coaley and Uley5 2587 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2746 2745 27

Nailsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 202533
February 20259
January 202513
December 202419
November 202419
October 202412
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412
June 202430
May 202421

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 202415
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Nailsworth in May 2025

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

1. Nortonwood (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Carters Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. George Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Foxes Dell (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Upper Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lawnside (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Bunting Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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