Stroud Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Stroud's crime rate stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This rate translates to a per-capita risk of one in every 164 residents experiencing a crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualizes the impact of crime on daily life. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.7%) and public order offences (8.0%). These patterns may be influenced by May's seasonal dynamics, including longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising, which could contribute to higher levels of public disorder. While the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the breakdown of crime types highlights areas for local focus. For instance, violence and sexual offences, though a major category, are 23% below the UK average (2.2 vs 2.8 per 1,000). This suggests that while certain crimes are low, others remain aligned with national trends. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (69% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below) further illustrate Stroud's distinct crime profile, which appears to be shaped by its demographic and geographic characteristics. These factors may include a lower density of retail centres or a more stable community environment compared to larger urban areas. Overall, the data illustrates a district with a generally low crime rate, though specific categories show variations that reflect both local conditions and broader national patterns.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences increasing by 27.1% (48 to 61) and anti-social behaviour rising by 23.1% (147 to 181). These increases align with May's seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may partly explain the uptick. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 54.5% (11 to 5), and robbery dropped by 50% (6 to 3), suggesting a possible reduction in targeted violent crimes. The breakdown of crime types reveals that Stroud's rates for shoplifting (69% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below) are starkly lower than national figures, reflecting a profile where property crimes are less prevalent than in other areas. For residents, the 27.4% gap between Stroud's rate and the UK average underscores the relative safety of the district, even as specific categories show localized fluctuations.

Stroud's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 2.9% compared to April's 5.9 per 1,000, reaching 6.1 per 1,000. While this marks a slight upward trend, the overall rate remains 27.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 25 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 164 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides context for residents: in practical terms, an individual living in Stroud has a 1-in-164 chance of encountering a crime during May. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Stroud's crime profile continues to be significantly safer than the national average, despite the small increase. However, the rise in specific categories like public order and anti-social behaviour suggests localized pressures that may warrant closer attention from the data alone.