Stroud Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

July 2023 marked a continuation of Stroud's consistently low crime profile, with an overall rate of 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — 28.9% below the UK average. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, underscores the area's sustained performance relative to national benchmarks. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.3% of all incidents (260 cases).5% decrease from June's 323 cases. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.7% (123 cases), while public order offences contributed 9.2% (68 cases). Seasonal factors may have played a role in these patterns: with schools out and tourism at its peak, the area's bustling character during festivals and outdoor events likely influenced both the frequency and nature of reported incidents. The contrast with the UK average is particularly stark in categories such as anti-social behaviour (30% below), public order offences (19% below), and shoplifting (33% below), suggesting that Stroud's community dynamics or local policing initiatives may contribute to these lower rates. However, the area's performance is not uniformly positive: burglary (21% above UK average) and other crime (43% above) highlight specific vulnerabilities that warrant attention. These findings align with Stroud's character as a mixed urban-rural district with a strong community focus, where public spaces and local events may both foster social cohesion and, in some cases, create environments conducive to certain types of crime.

July 2023 saw a striking 200% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms, contrasts with a 19.5% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 323 to 260. The category shift is notable: property crimes accounted for 33.8% of total incidents (249 out of 737), while violent crimes comprised 35.3%, reflecting a near-even balance between property and violent crime. Vehicle crime, at 36 incidents, marked an 80% increase from June's 20, a jump that may partly explain the higher proportion of property-related offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 66.7% (27 to 45), a figure that suggests seasonal factors such as festivals or increased retail activity during the summer. The area's performance against UK averages is mixed: burglary and other crime types are 21% and 43% above national levels, respectively, but violence, anti-social behaviour, and public order offences are all significantly below the UK average. This divergence may reflect Stroud's unique demographic profile or local policing strategies.

Stroud's crime rate in July 2023 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decline from June's 6.1 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, places the area firmly below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 24 crimes were reported across the district, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity relative to local population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 171 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national benchmarks. The population context reveals that Stroud's 125,680 residents experienced a crime rate that is 28.9% below the UK average, suggesting systemic differences in policing, demographics, or geographic factors that contribute to sustained lower crime levels. This monthly exposure figure, while not a daily metric, provides residents with a tangible sense of risk over a full month, which may be useful for understanding long-term trends.