Crime Rate in Nailsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nailsworth

The total recorded crimes in Nailsworth, Stroud, UK in January 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nailsworth crime rate of 5.32 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Nailsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bunting Way with total crimes: 4
  • Lawnside 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 January 2026 the Nailsworth has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 5.32 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Nailsworth)CrimesRank (Nailsworth)CrimesRank (Nailsworth)
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
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
Minchinhampton15 16225 17169 20
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

Nailsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202514
November 202516
October 202514
September 202514
August 202510
July 202517
June 202526
May 202511
April 202519
March 202533
February 20259

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

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
August 20251
June 20253
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20255
September 20254
August 20255
July 20252
June 20257
May 202511
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20254
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20253
September 20256
August 20252
July 20256
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 20257
October 20259
September 20255
August 20256
July 20257
June 202512
May 202518
April 20259
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 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
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

High Crime Locations Nailsworth in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Bunting Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lawnside (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Highwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Carters Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Priory Fields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Horsley Hill (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Watledge Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brewery Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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