Stroud Rural vs Wotton-under-Edge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Stroud Rural Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Stroud Rural vs Wotton-under-Edge Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Stroud Rural
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      782 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Wotton-under-Edge
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stroud Rural
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      782
      354
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      849
      402
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stroud Rural
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Violent Crime
      257 ↓19%
      141 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      202 ↓9%
      93 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓15%
      27 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑2%
      6 ↓50%
      Burglary
      40 ↓29%
      20 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑11%
      28 ↑22%
      Drugs
      13 ↑0%
      1 ↓83%
      Public Order
      64 ↑19%
      14 ↓52%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑250%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓75%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑106%
      18 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wotton-under-Edge is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stroud Rural safer than Wotton-under-Edge?

      Stroud Rural has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 782 crimes in the last 12 months. Wotton-under-Edge has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 354 crimes. Wotton-under-Edge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stroud Rural vs Wotton-under-Edge?

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

      What types of crime are most common in Stroud Rural and Wotton-under-Edge?

      In Stroud Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Wotton-under-Edge, it is Violent Crime (141 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stroud Rural and Wotton-under-Edge?

      Stroud Rural recorded 202 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wotton-under-Edge recorded 93. 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 Stroud Rural vs Wotton-under-Edge?

      Violent crime in Stroud Rural totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 141 in Wotton-under-Edge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stroud Rural and Wotton-under-Edge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stroud Rural recorded 849 crimes (now 782, a change of -7.9%). Wotton-under-Edge recorded 402 crimes previously (now 354, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stroud Rural and Wotton-under-Edge?

      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. Stroud Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Wotton-under-Edge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stroud Rural and Wotton-under-Edge?

      Stroud Rural falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Wotton-under-Edge 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 Stroud Rural and Wotton-under-Edge?

      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 Stroud Rural or Wotton-under-Edge on a crime map?

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

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