Stonehouse Stroud Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% below the UK average. This figure highlights a slight but notable divergence from national trends, with the area's crime profile dominated by property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 28.8% of all crimes, followed closely by violence and sexual offences at 25.8%. The balance between property and violent crime reveals a distinct pattern: property crimes (21 incidents) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (17 incidents), a shift that may reflect the area's seasonal dynamics. During July, the peak of the summer season, the town's built-up nature and proximity to Stroud's retail and cultural hubs likely contributed to higher property crime rates. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, appears to be amplified by the concentration of social spaces and events that draw both residents and visitors. This is consistent with broader observations that areas with higher foot traffic and transient populations often experience elevated levels of disorder-related incidents. The UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) is significantly lower than Stonehouse's rate, suggesting local factors — such as the timing of festivals or the layout of public spaces — may play a role in this disparity. Meanwhile, violent crime remained below the UK average, with a 24% gap between Stonehouse's rate (2.1 per 1,000) and the national figure (2.8 per 1,000). This could indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or the influence of the area's demographics, which may include a mix of long-term residents and seasonal visitors. The seasonal context of July — marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism — likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types, with vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour showing the most pronounced changes. These patterns underscore the importance of understanding how local geography, population movement, and event calendars interact with crime trends.

July 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime dynamics, with vehicle crime surging by 200% to six incidents — a sharp increase from the previous month's two. This spike may partly reflect the influx of summer visitors and the corresponding rise in vehicle-related activity in the area. Concurrently, shoplifting and drug-related incidents both jumped from zero to two cases, a development that could indicate heightened opportunities during the festival season. Conversely, violent crime fell by 46.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 32 to 17 incidents. This decrease, though welcome, contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000), where Stonehouse's rate of 2.1 per 1,000 remains 24% below. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28.8% of all crimes, stood at 2.4 per 1,000 — 69% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This disparity suggests local factors, such as the density of social spaces during summer events, may amplify such incidents. For residents, the 200% rise in vehicle crime offers a concrete data point to consider when planning travel or securing vehicles during peak tourism periods.

Stonehouse (Stroud)'s crime rate in July 2023 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, a 3.0% decline from the previous month's 8.5 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with seasonal trends observed in similar built-up areas, where summer holidays and reduced retail activity often correlate with lower crime rates for certain categories. The daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population of 8,030. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents in a way that directly relates to the community. This population-scaled perspective reveals that Stonehouse's crime rate remains well within the bounds of normal variation for areas of its size, with no indication of systemic underreporting or overreporting. The 1.2% gap between Stonehouse's rate and the UK average (8.3 per 1,000) suggests a consistent alignment with national trends, though local factors such as community engagement initiatives may play a role in maintaining this proximity. The combination of a low daily crime count and a population-adjusted rate underscores the area's stability, even as specific crime types like vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour show notable fluctuations.