Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU32 · Hampshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 5 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 5, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Stroud has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than Blackwater and Hawley — 5 vs 41 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Stroud is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Stroud had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 41).