Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU12 · Surrey
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
GU32 · Hampshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 5 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Ash recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in February 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 5, a 34.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (22), while Stroud has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than Ash — 5 vs 172 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Stroud is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Stroud had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 172).