Stonehouse (Stroud) Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stonehouse (Stroud) maintained a lower crime rate than the UK average in September 2024, with 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents — a 45.5% reduction compared to the national figure of 7.7. This performance aligns with the area's character as a largely rural built-up area within Stroud, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (44.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.6%) and criminal damage and arson (11.8%). The seasonal context of September, with the start of the academic year and university freshers week, likely influenced patterns: increased foot traffic in local areas may have contributed to higher violent incidents, while the waning summer evenings could explain the relatively low levels of public order offences compared to earlier months. The rate of violent crime in Stonehouse (1.9 per 1,000) was 27% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as strong community policing or lower socioeconomic deprivation may play a role. Property crime, though lower than violent crime, remained below UK averages across categories like burglary (68% below) and vehicle crime (78% below), consistent with the area's limited retail and commercial activity. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between the challenges of a small built-up area and the advantages of its rural context, where crime prevention efforts may be more effective due to closer community ties.

September 2024 saw significant reductions in several crime categories compared to August, with drugs-related offences falling by 66.7% (from 3 to 1) and burglary decreasing by the same percentage (from 3 to 1). These declines may be linked to targeted local enforcement efforts or seasonal factors, such as the return of students to university campuses reducing opportunities for drug-related activities. Conversely, public order offences surged by 100% (from 0 to 1), shoplifting doubled (0 to 1), and vehicle crime increased to 1 from 0 — all of which could be attributed to the influx of new students and the start of the academic term, which often brings temporary spikes in alcohol-related incidents and petty theft. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast with UK averages: anti-social behaviour in Stonehouse (0.9 per 1,000) was 23% below the national rate of 1.2, while other crime (0.3 per 1,000) was 76% above the UK average of 0.2. This discrepancy highlights the uneven nature of crime across categories, with property-related offences consistently underperforming relative to national benchmarks. Residents may find the 100% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for heightened vigilance during the university term period.

Stonehouse's crime rate in September 2024 (4.2 per 1,000) marked a 35.9% decrease from August's 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while seemingly modest, underscores the importance of maintaining community safety initiatives. When scaled to the area's population of 8,030 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 236 residents over the course of the month — a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic provides context for local residents: even though crime is not entirely absent, the frequency is well below national levels, suggesting effective local crime prevention strategies. The comparison to August also reveals a shift in crime patterns, with property-related offences declining more sharply than violent crimes. This could be attributed to the seasonal nature of the area, where reduced commercial activity during the academic term may lower opportunities for property crime, while increased social interactions in the evenings may contribute to higher violent incidents. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the absolute numbers appearing low, the relative safety of Stonehouse is a key factor in the area's overall crime profile.