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 July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wotton-under-Edge crime rate of 5.17 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wotton-under-Edge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 3
  • Westfields with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket 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 July 2025 the Wotton-under-Edge has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 5.17 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wotton-under-Edge)CrimesRank (Wotton-under-Edge)CrimesRank (Wotton-under-Edge)
Stonehouse56 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central126 11,052 1676 2
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
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

Wotton-under-Edge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202510
April 20258
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246

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 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 202520
April 202521
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202420
October 202417
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242

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
July 20252
May 20255
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

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 1 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

High Crime Locations Wotton-under-Edge in July 2025

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Westfields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. New Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vineyard Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wotton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. Dauncey Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parklands (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Tyndale Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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