Stonehouse (Stroud) Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Stonehouse (Stroud), a built-up area within Stroud, recorded a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents in May 2023, placing it 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This rate, while modest, reflects a mix of crime types shaped by the area’s character as a largely rural district with a compact urban core. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 27.1%, and other theft at 10.2%. These figures suggest a balance between traditional urban concerns and the lower crime profiles typically associated with rural areas. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which saw a 9% decrease compared to the UK average. However, the area’s crime profile also includes notable anomalies, such as anti-social behaviour being 50% above the national average, a figure that may reflect the dynamics of local social hubs or community interactions. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of how geographic and seasonal factors intersect to shape local crime patterns.

The most striking change in May 2023 was the 200% increase in other theft, rising from two to six incidents. This surge, though not yet explained by the data, may reflect heightened activity in local retail or residential areas during the extended evenings of May. Concurrently, drugs-related crimes doubled from zero to one, and burglary increased from zero to four, both significant jumps that warrant attention. Violent crimes remained the largest category, accounting for 33.9% of all incidents, but they were 10% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 50% above the national average, suggesting a possible link to the season’s social dynamics, such as increased outdoor drinking and socialising. These shifts illustrate a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors, with anti-social behaviour and theft emerging as areas requiring closer scrutiny.

Stonehouse (Stroud) experienced a 25.6% increase in its crime rate from April to May 2023, rising from 5.9 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This shift places the area at 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded approximately two crimes per day in May, a figure that, while modest, reflects local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering the population-scaled perspective, though the increase from the previous month suggests a need for ongoing monitoring. The built-up nature of Stonehouse, combined with its integration into Stroud’s broader rural landscape, may influence how crime is distributed and perceived within the community.