Stonehouse (Stroud) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Stonehouse (Stroud) reported a crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.4% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of encountering 2 crimes, with the most significant portion — 54.4% — attributed to violence and sexual offences. The area’s crime profile reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors, including the timing of Bonfire Night and the pressures of Black Friday shopping, which may have contributed to spikes in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 37 incidents, are 79% above the UK average, suggesting a concentration of interpersonal conflict in the built-up area. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also showed notable increases, with the latter rising by 250% compared to the previous month. These trends may be linked to the area’s character as a mixed-use neighbourhood with a blend of residential and retail activity, where late-night events and seasonal transitions can heighten tensions. The contrast with shoplifting, which remained 21% below the UK average, indicates that some sectors, such as retail, may have successfully mitigated risks through security measures. However, the overall elevation in violent crime underscores the need for community-focused strategies to address underlying issues, particularly in public spaces and during periods of heightened social activity.

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in November 2025, making up 54.4% of all incidents — a figure that is 79% above the UK average. This stark contrast highlights the area’s vulnerability to interpersonal crime, particularly during darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson surged by 250%, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents, a sharp increase that may partly explain the area’s elevated crime rate. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 37.5%, reaching 11 incidents — 32% above the UK average. This uptick aligns with seasonal patterns, as shorter daylight hours and colder weather can drive more indoor-related disputes. Shoplifting remained below the UK average, with 4 incidents (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. For residents, this suggests that retail premises may have implemented effective deterrence measures, though the overall rise in violent crime indicates a need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones.

Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 68 crimes in November 2025, translating to 2 crimes per day on average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 118 residents — a figure that contextualises the risk in everyday terms. This monthly exposure rate is slightly higher than the 1-in-133 average observed in the previous month (7.2 per 1,000), reflecting a 17.3% rise in the overall crime rate. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the relatively low absolute number of crimes, the concentration of violent offences in a small area may amplify perceived risk. For instance, 37 of the 68 crimes (54.4%) fell under violence and sexual offences, a category that is 79% above the UK average. This disparity suggests that local factors — such as the area’s density or social dynamics — may play a role in shaping crime patterns, even within a built-up area of Stroud. The daily crime count, while modest, underscores the importance of vigilance in public spaces, particularly during events like Bonfire Night, which can heighten tensions.