Stroud Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stroud's crime profile in February 2024 reveals a striking divergence from national trends, particularly in robbery, which recorded 5 incidents — 100% below the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 21.1% deficit compared to the UK's 7.1 per 1,000, suggesting a safer environment than the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 35.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.1%) and vehicle crime (9.1%). This pattern aligns with Stroud's character as a mixed rural-urban district, where lower population density and community-focused policing may contribute to reduced rates of property crime. Seasonal context further supports this: February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, saw a pre-spring lull in crime, particularly for offences like burglary and shoplifting. However, the data also highlights vulnerabilities — vehicle crime is 14% above the UK average, possibly linked to local transport infrastructure or parking patterns. This contrast underscores the need to balance general safety with targeted interventions for specific categories, ensuring that Stroud's relatively low crime rate remains resilient against emerging threats.

February 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery incidents surging by 150% (2 to 5) — a stark outlier in an otherwise stable month. Anti-social behaviour increased by 26.3% (95 to 120), potentially reflecting seasonal factors such as colder weather driving indoor disputes or increased social isolation. Shoplifting rose by 25% (32 to 40), possibly linked to pre-holiday retail activity or targeted theft in high-traffic areas. Conversely, several categories showed marked declines: possession of weapons fell by 75% (8 to 2), bicycle theft dropped by 33.3% (3 to 2), and 'other crime' decreased by 13.6% (22 to 19). These reductions may indicate effective local initiatives or natural seasonal lulls. Vehicle crime remains 14% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a figure that could be influenced by Stroud's road network or car ownership patterns. For residents, the 150% increase in robbery is a critical data point — it underscores the need for vigilance in personal safety, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or commercial activity.

Stroud's crime rate remained stable compared to January 2024, with no significant shift from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Daily crime statistics show an average of 24 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks direct UK-wide comparison due to varying regional demographics. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 179 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, which would likely be higher given Stroud's overall deficit. The population context further highlights this: with 125,680 residents, the area's crime volume (701 total incidents) translates to a manageable scale for local policing. However, the stability in overall rates masks underlying shifts in crime types, such as the 150% rise in robbery, which may warrant closer scrutiny. While the previous month's rate was unchanged, the distribution of crimes across categories suggests that Stroud's relatively low overall rate is not uniform — certain areas of the crime picture require targeted attention to maintain this balance.