Crime Rate in Stroud Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stroud Central

The total recorded crimes in Stroud Central, Stroud, UK in January 2026 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stroud Central crime rate of 10.67 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 Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Stroud Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Jack Russell Close with total crimes: 5

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 January 2026 the Stroud Central has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 10.67 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Stroud Central)CrimesRank (Stroud Central)CrimesRank (Stroud Central)
Stonehouse53 2633 3708 1
Dursley48 3653 2623 3
Cainscross21 11497 7535 4
Hardwicke41 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale40 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton23 9519 5326 11
Nailsworth26 7439 9445 6
Severn26 6462 8388 8
Cam West23 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade11 19420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge18 13416 11335 10
Stroud Valley22 10297 13303 12
Rodborough17 15353 12289 13
Bisley20 12104 2396 24
Cam East10 21239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill18 14248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity12 18185 19240 16
Minchinhampton15 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys14 17169 20176 19
Chalford7 22223 18220 18
Coaley and Uley10 2087 2595 25
Stroud Uplands4 25136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester2 2790 24112 22
Thrupp6 24116 2298 23
Kingswood6 2369 2691 26
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2646 2745 27

Stroud Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20254
October 20253
September 20252
August 20256
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 202511

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 202511

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202521
November 202518
October 202521
September 202532
August 202512
July 202521
June 202530
May 202530
April 202525
March 202522
February 202517

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20257
November 20257
October 202510
September 20256
August 20256
July 20259
June 20252
May 202515
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202524
November 202519
October 202522
September 202525
August 202531
July 202541
June 202519
May 202519
April 202530
March 202519
February 202517

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20258
October 20252
September 20256
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202515
November 202523
October 202529
September 202518
August 202518
July 202529
June 202528
May 202517
April 202517
March 202516
February 202517

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
September 20254
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
August 20255
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Stroud Central in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Jack Russell Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Stratford Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carlton Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Farr'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swan Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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