WD22 Intelligence Updated January 2026Source: Gloucestershire Constabulary Police

Crime in Stroud Central, Stroud

Comprehensive safety analysis for Stroud Central, localized within Stroud. (Data using latest available police report)

Total Crimes

77
trending_down -1.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

196.79per 1k
trending_up +0.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

2,130

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting25
Anti-social Behaviour16
Violence & Sexual Offences15
Drug Offences5
Public Order5
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Vehicle Crime3
Other Theft3
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 15Violence and sexual offences: 2
17
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 5Other theft: 1
6
On or near Jack Russell Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Carlton Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Farr'S Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other crime: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Station Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Stratford Road Map
Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near High Street Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Swan Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Dr Newton'S Way Map
Drugs: 2
2

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Local Rank

#27safest in Stroud

National Safety

Top 1%Riskiest

City Average

63.66per 1k

Local Policing

Stroud Urban

Gloucestershire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

To ensure Retail Crime within the area is taken seriously and support is given to local businesses.
Repeat Offenders will be prosecuted and issued with Criminal Behaviour Orders where appropriate.

Issued: 22 Mar 2026

Status Update

The local policing team are increasing patrols, community engagement and pursuing persistent offenders with ABC contracts and Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions. Op Ash is still ongoing in Stroud town centre, with specific hot spots being targeted with additional patrols.

Actioned: 22 Mar 2026

To reduce all forms of anti-social behaviour within the area including begging, aggressive behaviour, street drinking and criminal damage.

Issued: 22 Mar 2026

Status Update

The local policing team are prioritising and targeting prolific offenders with criminal prosecutions, Criminal Behaviour Orders, Civil Injunctions through Op Solace, in conjunction with Stroud District Council. Stroud NPT now have a Youth engagement officer, who will be working with prolific youth offenders, to reduce anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

On 1/12/25 the Town officers arrested a female in breach of her civil injunction, an application to extend the order has been submitted.

Actioned: 22 Mar 2026

Tackling Rural Crime

Issued: 22 Mar 2026

Status Update

Proactively targeting all aspects of Wildlife, Rural and Heritage crime, including Hare coursing and poaching of game and deer. Investigating plant, trailer and quad bike thefts in the rural communities and offering prevention through various schemes available to the rural community. Please get in touch to see if your plant machinery/farming equipment qualifies for a free tracker or heavily discounted VIN chip scheme.

Actioned: 22 Mar 2026

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JUL18

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Stroud Show
Police Information Point
Crime Prevention Advice

schedule

10:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Stratford Park Stroud

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