Crime Rate in Stroud Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stroud Central

The total recorded crimes in Stroud Central, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stroud Central crime rate of 9.98 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 Stroud Central, encompassing approximately 7,214 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
Stroud Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Stroud Central?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Stroud Central reported a higher crime volume than the Stroud average, with 1,052 crimes compared to 332. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stroud Central witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stroud Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 676 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stroud Central witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stroud Central Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Stroud Central has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 9.98 ranking 1th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Stroud Central crimes were 1,052. The crime rate of Stroud Central in 2024 was 145.81 (year) or 12.15 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stroud Central were around 676 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.70 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)
Stonehouse45 3633 3708 1
Dursley55 2653 2623 3
Cainscross23 10497 7535 4
Hardwicke24 9539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale31 4513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 5519 5326 11
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

Stroud Central 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 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 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 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202515
December 202414
November 202414
October 202421
September 202416
August 202427
July 202426
June 202452
May 202422
April 202423
March 202414

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 202422
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202518
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 202418
August 202412
July 20245
June 202412
May 202413
April 202417
March 20249

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202519
December 202412
November 202421
October 202412
September 202420
August 202424
July 202411
June 202442
May 202420
April 202425
March 202416

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
April 20241

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202511
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202418
May 202417
April 20243
March 202412

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Stroud Central in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nelson Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. High Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Gloucester Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. John Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Kendrick Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Russell Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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