Stroud Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Stroud’s crime rate in July 2023 was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.9% below the UK average of 8.3. This figure, though lower than the national benchmark, was marked by unexpected shifts in specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35.3% of all crimes, fell by 19.5% compared to the previous month, a decline that may be tied to the summer break and reduced foot traffic in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category, contributing 16.7% of total crimes, and was 30% below the UK average. The most surprising development, however, was the 80% increase in vehicle crime, which rose from 20 to 36 incidents. This spike, occurring during peak summer, may reflect heightened vehicle movement due to tourism or changes in local traffic management. Public order offences also saw a notable 13.3% decrease, linked to the seasonal closure of schools and fewer public gatherings. The overall crime profile for Stroud suggests a blend of rural and urban influences, with lower rates of property crime compared to the UK average. Seasonal factors, including the summer holidays and festivals, likely contributed to the fluctuations observed in July, though the exact interplay between these events and crime patterns remains complex. The data also highlights Stroud’s consistent performance in reducing certain categories, such as shoplifting and burglary, which were 33% and 21% below the UK average, respectively. These trends may be attributed to the area’s community-focused initiatives and lower population density, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

July 2023 saw several unexpected fluctuations in Stroud’s crime profile. Vehicle crime increased by 80%, jumping from 20 to 36 incidents, a sharp rise that outpaced other categories. This spike may be linked to increased summer travel or changes in local traffic patterns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 19.5%, declining from 323 to 260 incidents, possibly reflecting the seasonal closure of schools and a reduction in youth-related activity. Shoplifting also rose significantly, with a 66.7% increase to 45 incidents, driven by the peak of the tourism season and summer festivals. Stroud’s rates for several categories remain well below the UK average: anti-social behaviour is 30% lower, and public order offences are 19% lower than national figures. These disparities may be attributed to the area’s lower population density and the presence of community-focused policing strategies that have historically reduced disorderly conduct.

Stroud's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1. This decline, though modest, suggests a continued trend of stability in local crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 24 crimes per day, a figure that, while routine for Stroud, remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national benchmarks. This statistic, when contextualised against Stroud’s population of 125,680, underscores the area’s position as a safer local authority within the UK. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Stroud’s crime rates are consistently below the UK average for multiple categories, including violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which may partly reflect the town’s mix of rural and urban characteristics and lower population density compared to major cities.