Crime in Stroud Central, Stroud
Comprehensive safety analysis for Stroud Central, localized within Stroud. (Data using latest available police report)
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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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