Crime Rate in Painswick and Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Painswick and Upton

The total recorded crimes in Painswick and Upton, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Painswick and Upton crime rate of 10.76 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 Painswick and Upton, encompassing approximately 2,882 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Painswick and Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adams Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Gyde Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cannon Corner with total crimes: 2

How safe is Painswick and Upton?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Painswick and Upton reported a higher crime volume than the Stroud average, with 519 crimes compared to 332. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Painswick and Upton witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Painswick and Upton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 326 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Painswick and Upton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Painswick and Upton Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Painswick and Upton has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 10.76 ranking 5th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Painswick and Upton crimes were 519. The crime rate of Painswick and Upton in 2024 was 180.08 (year) or 15.01 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Painswick and Upton were around 326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.11 (year) or 9.43 (month) ranking 11 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
Nailsworth20 13439 9445 6
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

Painswick and Upton 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 202434
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202512
December 202415
November 202411
October 20249
September 202414
August 202411
July 202411
June 202430
May 202420
April 202415
March 20246

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Painswick and Upton in February 2025

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

1. Adams Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Gyde Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Cannon Corner (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Nuthill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gilberts Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Ashwell (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Zura Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Burroughs Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Regent Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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