Crime Rate in Nailsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nailsworth

The total recorded crimes in Nailsworth, Stroud, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nailsworth crime rate of 7.98 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Nailsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stroud Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Lawnside with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Nailsworth has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 7.98 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nailsworth)CrimesRank (Nailsworth)CrimesRank (Nailsworth)
Stonehouse56 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central126 11,052 1676 2
Dursley58 2653 2623 3
Cainscross28 12497 7535 4
Hardwicke49 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale42 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 10519 5326 11
Severn41 6462 8388 8
Cam West32 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade30 11420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge32 9416 11335 10
Stroud Valley28 13297 13303 12
Rodborough23 14353 12289 13
Cam East23 15239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill8 24248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity10 22185 19240 16
Minchinhampton22 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys18 17169 20176 19
Chalford17 18223 18220 18
Thrupp15 19116 2298 23
Bisley15 20104 2396 24
Stroud Uplands14 21136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester7 2690 24112 22
Coaley and Uley9 2387 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe7 2546 2745 27
Kingswood6 2769 2691 26

Nailsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202526
May 202511
April 202519
March 202533
February 20259
January 202513
December 202419
November 202419
October 202412
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202518
April 20259
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 202415
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 202511
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Nailsworth in July 2025

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

1. Stroud Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft5
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
3. Lawnside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Nortonwood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Spring Hill (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Market Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Upper Tynings (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.