Crime in Stonehouse (Stroud): statistics, rates and trends
654 crimes were recorded in Stonehouse (Stroud) in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stonehouse (Stroud) at a glance
- Crime trends in Stonehouse (Stroud)
- Types of crime in Stonehouse (Stroud)
- Stonehouse (Stroud) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stonehouse (Stroud)
- Streets with the most crime in Stonehouse (Stroud)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stonehouse (Stroud)
- Population and deprivation in Stonehouse (Stroud)
- Questions about crime in Stonehouse (Stroud)
- About this data
Note: Gloucestershire Police did not publish data for February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
654 crimes were recorded in Stonehouse (Stroud) in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 314 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stonehouse (Stroud) has the 651st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stonehouse (Stroud) | Stroud | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 654 | 7,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.9 | 63.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,392 | 125,680 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stonehouse (Stroud) was highest in the year to July 2022 (737 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (591). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 654 | 77.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 591 | 70.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 656 | 78.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 661 | 78.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 737 | 87.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 658 | 78.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 707 | 84.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 608 | 72.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 637 | 75.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
| July 2025 | 56 |
| June 2025 | 49 |
| May 2025 | 76 |
| April 2025 | 40 |
| March 2025 | 69 |
| February 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stonehouse (Stroud) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+37%) and shoplifting (+35%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-36%) and anti-social behaviour (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 | 37.4 | 1.09 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 11.0 | 0.71 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.0 | 0.88 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 6.0 | 0.72 | +35% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -6% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -36% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.4 | 0.67 | +5% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.4 | 0.73 | +100% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.4 | 1.13 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -44% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +700% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.58 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stonehouse (Stroud)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stonehouse (Stroud), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stonehouse (Stroud).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stonehouse (Stroud) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 2,798 | 107.1 | +37% |
| Cam | 396 | 42.4 | -46% |
| Quedgeley and Hardwicke | 1,764 | 75.1 | -4% |
| Dursley | 494 | 64.1 | -18% |
| Gloucester | 17,054 | 138.6 | +78% |
| Brockworth | 826 | 57.3 | -26% |
| Tetbury | 348 | 49.2 | -37% |
| Churchdown | 956 | 58.9 | -24% |
1 areas within Stonehouse (Stroud), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stonehouse had the highest rate (77.9 per 1,000) and Stonehouse the lowest (77.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | Neighbourhood | 8,392 | 654 | 77.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stonehouse (Stroud) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orchard Court | 27 |
| On or near Baker Close | 14 |
| On or near Park Road | 13 |
| On or near Cedar Gardens | 10 |
| On or near High Street | 10 |
| On or near Midland Road | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Greenstreet | 9 |
| On or near Osprey Drive | 9 |
| On or near Severn Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stonehouse (Stroud) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 31.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 21.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 19.3% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 14.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
Stonehouse (Stroud) has an estimated population of 8,392. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stonehouse (Stroud) sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stonehouse (Stroud) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Stonehouse (Stroud) a safe place to live?
Stonehouse (Stroud) recorded 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Stonehouse (Stroud)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Stonehouse (Stroud) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stonehouse (Stroud) was up 11% on the year before: 654 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 591 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stonehouse (Stroud)?
Stonehouse (Stroud) is policed by Gloucestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stonehouse (Stroud). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.