Crime Rate in Stroud Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stroud Central

The total recorded crimes in Stroud Central, Stroud, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stroud Central crime rate of 13.58 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stroud Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Stroud.

    • 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 areas in the Stroud.

  • 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 May 2025 the Stroud Central has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 13.58 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stroud Central)CrimesRank (Stroud Central)CrimesRank (Stroud Central)
Stonehouse76 2633 3708 1
Dursley55 3653 2623 3
Cainscross43 8497 7535 4
Hardwicke53 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale35 10513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton49 5519 5326 11
Nailsworth47 6439 9445 6
Severn44 7462 8388 8
Stroud Slade21 14420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge43 9416 11335 10
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill30 11248 14235 17
Stroud Valley9 21297 13303 12
Rodborough19 15353 12289 13
Cam West27 12243 15261 15
Cam East25 13239 16263 14
Stroud Trinity18 16185 19240 16
Minchinhampton16 17225 17169 20
Chalford15 18223 18220 18
The Stanleys11 20169 20176 19
Amberley and Woodchester12 1990 24112 22
Stroud Uplands7 24136 21161 21
Thrupp5 26116 2298 23
Bisley9 22104 2396 24
Kingswood8 2369 2691 26
Coaley and Uley5 2587 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2746 2745 27

Stroud Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202530
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202412
November 202421
October 202412
September 202420
August 202424
July 202411
June 202442
May 202420

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 202511
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202522
February 202517
January 202515
December 202414
November 202414
October 202421
September 202416
August 202427
July 202426
June 202452
May 202422

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 202511
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202516
February 202517
January 202518
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 202418
August 202412
July 20245
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations Stroud Central in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. High Street (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Gloucester Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Russell Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Jack Russell Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Stroud (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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