Crime Rate in Stroud Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stroud Valley

The total recorded crimes in Stroud Valley, Stroud, UK in January 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stroud Valley crime rate of 12.06 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stroud Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Middle Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Woodlands Drive 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 areas in the Stroud.

    • 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 areas in the Stroud.

  • 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 January 2026 the Stroud Valley has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 12.06 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Stroud Valley)CrimesRank (Stroud Valley)CrimesRank (Stroud Valley)
Stonehouse53 2633 3708 1
Stroud Central77 11,052 1676 2
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
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 Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202513
November 20257
October 20258
September 20256
August 20258
July 20257
June 202517
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20257
October 20257
September 20256
August 20259
July 202512
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
June 20253
March 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20255
August 20251
June 20252
April 20255
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20252

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Stroud Valley in January 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Middle Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Woodlands Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Summer Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Belle Vue Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Upper Leazes (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ben Grazebrooks Well (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. All Saints Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Uplands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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