Stroud Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Stroud's overall crime rate stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (235 cases, 38.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (131 cases, 21.7%). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and disorder dominate over property-related incidents. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—may contribute to the lower property crime rate compared to other months. However, the dominance of violent crime could indicate social dynamics influenced by Stroud's mix of rural and urban characteristics, where community interactions and access to services may play a role. Stroud's violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the area's relatively stable social fabric despite the month-on-month rise in certain categories. The lower prevalence of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average further underscores the area's distinct crime profile, shaped by its geographical and economic context.

January 2025 saw a striking shift in crime composition, with violent crimes (235) outnumbering property crimes (163) by nearly 50%. This imbalance, while not unprecedented, contrasts with the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. The most significant month-on-month increase was in drug-related offences, which surged by 114.3% (7 to 15 cases), suggesting a potential seasonal uptick in substance-related activity. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 44.0%, possibly linked to post-holiday social dynamics. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both declined—by 75.0% and 33.3% respectively—though these drops may reflect temporary factors rather than long-term trends. Stroud's violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average, a statistic that may partly explain the area's relatively lower perception of threat despite the overall rise in crime.

Stroud's crime rate in January 2025 rose 9.6% from the previous month, climbing to 4.8 per 1,000 residents from 4.4. This increase, though modest, suggests a shift in local dynamics. Daily crime counts averaged 20 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of reported crimes in a way that aligns with the area's population density and land use patterns. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 208 residents, a statistic that reflects the proportion of the population affected by crime in a single month. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the UK average, highlights the importance of community-specific factors—such as Stroud's mix of rural and urban environments—in shaping crime trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while crime is present, its impact remains relatively contained compared to larger urban centres.