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 February 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wotton-under-Edge crime rate of 3.23 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wotton-under-Edge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 3
  • Dryleaze Court with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Wotton-under-Edge has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 3.23 ranking 12th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)
Stonehouse45 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central72 11,052 1676 2
Dursley55 2653 2623 3
Cainscross23 10497 7535 4
Hardwicke24 9539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale31 4513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 5519 5326 11
Nailsworth20 13439 9445 6
Severn30 6462 8388 8
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill26 7248 14235 17
Rodborough24 8353 12289 13
Stroud Slade17 15420 10354 9
Stroud Trinity21 11185 19240 16
Stroud Valley18 14297 13303 12
Cam East11 19239 16263 14
Cam West15 17243 15261 15
Chalford16 16223 18220 18
Minchinhampton11 20225 17169 20
The Stanleys15 18169 20176 19
Stroud Uplands5 23136 21161 21
Bisley10 21104 2396 24
Amberley and Woodchester4 2590 24112 22
Thrupp8 22116 2298 23
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe4 2446 2745 27
Coaley and Uley3 2687 2595 25
Kingswood3 2769 2691 26

Wotton-under-Edge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202420
October 202417
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 202424
May 202420
April 202412
March 202415

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 202415
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410
March 202410

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wotton-under-Edge in February 2025

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

1. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dryleaze Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Manor Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Barrs Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Warend Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Big Ride (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Symn Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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