Stroud Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 125,680, Stroud recorded 813 crimes in June 2025, translating to 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.7%) and shoplifting (6.3%). These figures align with Stroud’s character as a largely rural district with a mix of market towns and commuter suburbs, where community engagement and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime. However, the prominence of anti-social behaviour suggests challenges in managing public spaces, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic. Seasonal factors in June—longer daylight hours and the early onset of tourism—may influence patterns, with shoplifting and public order crimes linked to increased visitor activity. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary (4.9%) and vehicle crime (3.2%), further support the idea of a safer environment compared to urban counterparts, though the slight rise in other crime (4.3%) indicates areas requiring closer attention.

June 2025 saw significant shifts in crime trends, with bicycle theft jumping by 100% (4 to 8), likely reflecting increased cycling during summer months. Other crime also rose sharply, increasing by 84.2% (19 to 35), a category that includes incidents not neatly classified elsewhere. This surge may point to unaddressed issues in specific sectors, such as unlicensed activity or underreported incidents. Conversely, public order offences fell by 45.5% (55 to 30), possibly due to improved policing during the summer or fewer events in public spaces. Robbery decreased by 25% (8 to 6), a drop that could be attributed to heightened awareness among businesses and residents during warmer weather. Stroud’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 16% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.6 per 1,000) is 13% above, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in community spaces. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal rhythms and specific local conditions.

Stroud’s crime rate in June 2025 (6.5 per 1,000) represents a 3.9% increase from the previous month’s 6.2 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show 27 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while not insignificant, is manageable for a community of Stroud’s size. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Stroud among the safer local authority districts in the UK. This figure is particularly notable when compared to areas with higher population densities, where similar crime numbers would translate to a much higher per-capita rate. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the idea that Stroud’s lower crime levels are not merely a result of fewer total crimes but also its demographic structure—characterised by a blend of rural tranquility and suburban stability. While the 3.9% month-on-month increase may signal emerging pressures, the overall context suggests that Stroud’s residents are still experiencing a crime environment that is comparatively secure.