Stonehouse (Stroud) Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Stonehouse (Stroud), the crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 in November 2023 means one in every 149 people in the area experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate is 10.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to the national picture. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (13%) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%). These figures align with the seasonal context of November, which includes darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night, factors that may contribute to increased reports of violence and property crimes. However, the area’s crime profile also shows distinct local patterns: for instance, shoplifting rates were 45% below the UK average, likely due to the built-up area’s lower retail density compared to major urban centres. Conversely, criminal damage and arson were 53% above the UK average, possibly influenced by the presence of historic buildings and seasonal events. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the rise in burglary (+300%) and robbery (+100%) underscores the need for targeted awareness, particularly as these crimes may be linked to specific vulnerabilities such as unsecured properties or transient populations. The data also highlights a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes slightly outnumbering violent crimes for the first time this year, a trend that may reflect changing local dynamics or seasonal influences.

November 2023 saw a sharp increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a 300% surge—while shoplifting and robbery both doubled compared to the previous month. These spikes contrast with notable declines in other areas: anti-social behaviour dropped by 45.5%, and violence and sexual offences fell by 39.4%. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes (21) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (20) for the first time this year, a reversal from earlier trends. Criminal damage and arson in Stonehouse (Stroud) were 53% higher than the UK average, a stark outlier that may reflect local factors such as seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Conversely, shoplifting rates were 45% below the UK average, possibly due to the area’s relatively low retail density compared to urban centres. For residents, the 20.7% month-on-month drop in overall crime rates offers a tangible reassurance, though the rise in burglary warrants attention.

In November 2023, the crime rate in Stonehouse (Stroud) dropped to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 20.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.5. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with the overall rate 10.7% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported per day, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 149 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is particularly useful for residents assessing risk, as it provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime might occur in their community. The decline in violent crime—specifically a 39.4% drop in violence and sexual offences—suggests potential improvements in policing or community interventions, though the rise in burglary (+300%) raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities. The population context further highlights that, despite the overall drop, the area’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK average in certain categories, such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.