Hempsted vs Stroud Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Hempsted Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Stroud Rural Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Hempsted vs Stroud Rural Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Hempsted
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      738 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Stroud Rural
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      782 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hempsted
      B Stroud Rural
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      738
      782
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      838
      849
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.9%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hempsted
      B Stroud Rural
      Violent Crime
      235 ↓12%
      257 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↓12%
      202 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑19%
      45 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑0%
      45 ↑2%
      Burglary
      18 ↓33%
      40 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓5%
      63 ↑11%
      Drugs
      23 ↑28%
      13 ↑0%
      Public Order
      70 ↓33%
      64 ↑19%
      Robbery
      11 ↑10%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↓26%
      5 ↑67%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑80%
      7 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      2 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑50%
      35 ↑106%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hempsted is the safer choice — scoring 23/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hempsted safer than Stroud Rural?

      Hempsted has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 738 crimes in the last 12 months. Stroud Rural has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 782 crimes. Hempsted scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hempsted vs Stroud Rural?

      Hempsted shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stroud Rural shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hempsted and Stroud Rural?

      In Hempsted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (235 incidents). In Stroud Rural, it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hempsted and Stroud Rural?

      Hempsted recorded 121 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stroud Rural recorded 202. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hempsted vs Stroud Rural?

      Violent crime in Hempsted totalled 235 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in Stroud Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hempsted and Stroud Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hempsted recorded 838 crimes (now 738, a change of -11.9%). Stroud Rural recorded 849 crimes previously (now 782, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hempsted and Stroud Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hempsted has a resolution rate of 0% and Stroud Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hempsted and Stroud Rural?

      Hempsted falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Stroud Rural is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hempsted and Stroud Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hempsted or Stroud Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hempsted and Stroud Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.