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 July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Painswick and Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gilberts Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Vicarage Street with total crimes: 3
  • Sapphire Way 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 areas in the Stroud.

    • 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 areas in the Stroud.

  • 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 July 2025 the Painswick and Upton has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 10.76 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Painswick and Upton)CrimesRank (Painswick and Upton)CrimesRank (Painswick and Upton)
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
Nailsworth39 7439 9445 6
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

Painswick and Upton 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202516
April 202511
March 202513
February 202514
January 202512
December 202415
November 202411
October 20249
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202519
May 202513
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Painswick and Upton in July 2025

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

1. Gilberts Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Vicarage Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Sapphire Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Daunt Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Rectory Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Siddeley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nuthill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rance Pitch (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Buckholt Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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