Crime Rate in Nailsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nailsworth

The total recorded crimes in Nailsworth, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nailsworth crime rate of 4.09 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Nailsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood End Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Foxes Dell with total crimes: 2
  • George Street with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Nailsworth has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 4.09 ranking 13th 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.

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
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
Kingswood3 2769 2691 26

Nailsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , 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 (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202513
December 202419
November 202419
October 202412
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412
June 202430
May 202421
April 202412
March 202416

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 202415
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Wood End Lane (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Foxes Dell (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. George Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Carters Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Ringfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fountain Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Upper Tynings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Upper Hayes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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