Crime Rate in Stroud Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stroud Central

The total recorded crimes in Stroud Central, Stroud, UK in July 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stroud Central crime rate of 17.46 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (115.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Stroud Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • High Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Stroud Central has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 17.46 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stroud Central)CrimesRank (Stroud Central)CrimesRank (Stroud Central)
Stonehouse56 3633 3708 1
Dursley58 2653 2623 3
Cainscross28 12497 7535 4
Hardwicke49 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale42 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 10519 5326 11
Nailsworth39 7439 9445 6
Severn41 6462 8388 8
Cam West32 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade30 11420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge32 9416 11335 10
Stroud Valley28 13297 13303 12
Rodborough23 14353 12289 13
Cam East23 15239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill8 24248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity10 22185 19240 16
Minchinhampton22 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys18 17169 20176 19
Chalford17 18223 18220 18
Thrupp15 19116 2298 23
Bisley15 20104 2396 24
Stroud Uplands14 21136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester7 2690 24112 22
Coaley and Uley9 2387 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe7 2546 2745 27
Kingswood6 2769 2691 26

Stroud Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202519
May 202519
April 202530
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202412
November 202421
October 202412
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202530
May 202530
April 202525
March 202522
February 202517
January 202515
December 202414
November 202414
October 202421
September 202416
August 202427

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 202515
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 202511
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202528
May 202517
April 202517
March 202516
February 202517
January 202518
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252

High Crime Locations Stroud Central in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gloucester Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. John Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Lodgemore Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
10. Stratford Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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