Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU32 · Hampshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 5 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Burton recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in February 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 5, a 19.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Public order (5), while Stroud has more Burglary (1) and Drugs (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 Burton — 5 vs 98 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Stroud is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Stroud had more Burglary and Drugs. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 98).