Crime Rate in Stroud Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stroud Valley

The total recorded crimes in Stroud Valley, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stroud Valley crime rate of 9.87 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 Valley, encompassing approximately 1,823 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Stroud Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Locking Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Summer Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Middle Hill with total crimes: 2

How safe is Stroud Valley?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Stroud Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stroud average, with 297 crimes compared to 332.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Stroud Valley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stroud Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 303 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stroud Valley witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stroud, Stroud Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Stroud Valley Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Stroud Valley has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 9.87 ranking 14th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Stroud Valley crimes were 297. The crime rate of Stroud Valley in 2024 was 162.86 (year) or 13.57 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stroud Valley were around 303 crimes with yearly crime rate of 166.15 (year) or 13.85 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)
Stonehouse45 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central72 11,052 1676 2
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
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 Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202510
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202420
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Stroud Valley in February 2025

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

1. Locking Hill (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Summer Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Middle Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Woodside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Ben Grazebrooks Well (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Uplands Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Upper Springfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Slad Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Springhill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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