Stonehouse (Stroud) Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stonehouse (Stroud), a built-up area within Stroud, reported a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, placing it 19.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, despite a 5.9% increase from July, suggests a stable but not static crime environment. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.4% of all reported incidents (23 cases). This figure, while 8% above the UK average for this category, contrasts with the significantly lower rates of other theft (47% below UK average) and other crime (38% below UK average). The area’s crime profile appears shaped by its character as a smaller, possibly more tightly knit community, where interpersonal conflicts may contribute to higher rates of violence. Seasonal factors also play a role: August, a peak holiday month, may see increased tourism and vacant homes, which could explain the 150% rise in criminal damage and arson. However, the sharp increase in drug-related crimes (82% above UK average) raises questions about local dynamics, tied to transient populations or specific community challenges. These patterns highlight the need for targeted approaches that address both recurring issues like violence and emerging concerns such as drug-related activity, while leveraging the area’s comparatively low overall crime rate as a foundation for continued safety improvements.

August 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with burglary surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 150% (from 2 to 5). These increases, coupled with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes (from 0 to 3), highlight areas of concern for residents. Conversely, other theft and other crime both declined, with other crime falling by 66.7% (from 3 to 1) and other theft dropping by 60% (from 5 to 2). The proportion of violent crimes (43.4% of total) remains higher than the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.7 per 1,000 (compared to Stonehouse’s 2.9 per 1,000). This suggests a localised focus on interpersonal crime, possibly linked to community dynamics or seasonal factors. Residents may find the 82% increase in drug-related offences particularly noteworthy, as this category is 82% above the UK average, indicating a potential need for targeted interventions.

Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, marking a 5.9% increase from July’s 6.2 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, reflects local fluctuations in crime patterns. On average, two crimes were reported per day in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 152 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate, when considered alongside the area’s population of 8,030, suggests that most residents experience minimal direct contact with crime. However, the increase from July may signal emerging trends, particularly in categories such as burglary and drug-related offences, which saw significant month-on-month growth. These shifts, while not immediately alarming, warrant attention to local factors such as seasonal tourism and property vacancy rates that could influence criminal activity.