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 January 2026 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Painswick and Upton 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 Painswick and Upton, encompassing approximately 2,882 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Painswick and Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Typhoon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Sapphire Way with total crimes: 3
  • Gilberts Lane 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 January 2026 the Painswick and Upton has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 7.98 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Painswick and Upton)CrimesRank (Painswick and Upton)CrimesRank (Painswick and Upton)
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
Nailsworth26 7439 9445 6
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

Painswick and Upton 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 (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (10 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20258
November 202510
October 202514
September 202510
August 202513
July 202510
June 202515
May 202516
April 202511
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 202510
October 20258
September 20256
August 202510
July 20257
June 202519
May 202513
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
September 20254
August 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 1 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

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20256
October 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253

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

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252

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

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Painswick and Upton in January 2026

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

1. Typhoon Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sapphire Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Gilberts Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Zura Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carter Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cannon Corner (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Daunt Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
8. Wilson Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stockley Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Merlin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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