Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU32 · Hampshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU8 · Surrey
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 5 vs 12 incidents in February 2026.
Witley recorded notably higher crime than Stroud in February 2026 — 12 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stroud sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Witley has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Public order (2). 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 Witley — 5 vs 12 incidents. That is 58% 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 Drugs and Burglary while Witley had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 12).