Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU32 · Hampshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH16 · Dorset
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 5 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Upton recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in February 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 5, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stroud sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Drugs (1), while Upton has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Vehicle crime (3). 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 Upton — 5 vs 25 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Stroud is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stroud saw higher rates of Burglary and Drugs while Upton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 25).