Stonehouse (Stroud) Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, a figure 29.7% below the UK average of 7.4. This relatively low rate, combined with a 16.1% monthly decline from December 2023, suggests a continuing trend of reduced criminal activity in this built-up area. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 54.8% of all reported incidents. This category's rate (2.9 per 1,000) is 12% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as the area's proximity to Stroud's town centre and its mix of residential and commercial zones. Criminal damage and arson, while less frequent (11.9% of total crimes), saw a striking 150% increase from the previous month, a surge that defies typical seasonal patterns. The area's low crime rate is likely influenced by its semi-rural character, with shorter days and reduced retail footfall during January potentially limiting opportunities for certain crimes. However, the unexpected rise in property-related crimes, particularly in the 'other crime' category (114% above the UK average), highlights the need for ongoing monitoring. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both declined, due to colder weather reducing outdoor activity and fewer visitors in the area during the post-holiday period. These patterns illustrate the combination of seasonal factors, local demographics, and policing strategies in maintaining community safety.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 66.7% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from 9 to 3. The data also reveals a 15% rise in violence and sexual offences, pushing this category 12% above the UK average for the same period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 40%, and burglary fell by 33.3%, both contributing to the overall 16.1% monthly decline in crime rates. The most unexpected shift, however, is the doubling of 'other crime' incidents, which surged 100% from 1 to 2. This category's 114% above the UK average suggests a potential underreporting or unique local dynamics that require further scrutiny. Residents may find the 1-in-191 resident monthly exposure figure particularly informative, as it contextualises the low frequency of crime in this built-up area.

Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 42 crimes in January 2024, translating to 1 crime per day on average. This daily figure is significantly lower than the typical patterns seen in larger urban areas, reflecting the area's relatively low population density and community-focused policing. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. Compared to December 2023, the crime rate dropped by 16.1% (from 6.2 to 5.2 per 1,000), a decline consistent with seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas. The reduction may partly explain the drop in vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson remains unexplained by known local factors. Residents should note that while the overall rate is down, specific categories like violence and sexual offences show a 15% increase, indicating shifting patterns that warrant local awareness.