Crime Rate in Wotton-under-Edge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wotton-under-Edge

The total recorded crimes in Wotton-under-Edge, Stroud, UK in January 2026 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wotton-under-Edge crime rate of 2.91 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 Wotton-under-Edge, encompassing approximately 6,187 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wotton-under-Edge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tabernacle Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Wotton Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wotton-under-Edge?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Wotton-under-Edge reported a higher crime volume than the Stroud average, with 416 crimes compared to 332. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wotton-under-Edge witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

    • In 2023, Wotton-under-Edge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 335 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wotton-under-Edge witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stroud, Wotton-under-Edge has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wotton-under-Edge Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Wotton-under-Edge has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 2.91 ranking 13th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Wotton-under-Edge crimes were 416. The crime rate of Wotton-under-Edge in 2024 was 67.23 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wotton-under-Edge were around 335 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.14 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wotton-under-Edge)CrimesRank (Wotton-under-Edge)CrimesRank (Wotton-under-Edge)
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
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

Wotton-under-Edge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202511
November 20258
October 20254
September 20257
August 20257
July 202510
June 202512
May 202510
April 20258
March 202510
February 20256

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

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20253
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20259
November 20255
October 20256
September 202514
August 202513
July 202510
June 202516
May 202520
April 202521
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
May 20255
April 20251

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20253
March 20252

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

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Wotton-under-Edge in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wotton-under-Edge postcode area is presented below.

1. Tabernacle Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Wotton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Swinhay Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Tyndale Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Warren Croft (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Warend Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Big Ride (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Bradley Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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