Dursley Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Dursley's crime rate stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, 7.1% above the UK average of 8.5. The profile of crime in this built-up area within Stroud reveals a clear imbalance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating the statistics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.1% of all reported crimes, significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour (16.2%) and public order offences (13.2%) followed, both showing marked deviations from national trends. This pattern may reflect the area's characteristics as a relatively small, densely populated locality where social interactions are frequent, potentially contributing to higher rates of anti-social and public order incidents. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the beginning of summer—could have influenced these trends, with increased outdoor activity and social gatherings exacerbating public order issues. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime, such as shoplifting (44% below UK average) and vehicle crime (79% below UK average), suggests that local factors such as the built-up nature of the area and limited retail or parking infrastructure may be mitigating these risks. The interplay between these factors illustrates a community where social dynamics and environmental context shape the crime profile more than broader demographic trends.

June 2023 marked a sharp rise in robbery and burglary, both doubling from zero to one and five incidents respectively. This increase, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal focus. Concurrently, shoplifting and vehicle crime fell by 60% and 50% respectively, possibly linked to seasonal changes in retail activity or altered consumer behaviour. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 44.1% of all reported incidents—was 37% above the UK average, highlighting a stark contrast with the national trend. Public order offences also surged, 79% above the UK average, potentially influenced by the longer summer evenings and increased social activity typical of June. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing heightened violent and public order incidents.

Dursley's crime rate in June 2023 remained stable at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, a 1.4% increase from the previous month's 9.0 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no abrupt shift in overall criminal activity, though local factors may have influenced minor fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with typical patterns for a built-up area of this size. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 110 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Dursley slightly above the UK average in certain categories but not significantly so. The population context—7,453 residents—means that even small changes in crime numbers can be proportionally impactful. For residents, this translates to a manageable but not negligible risk profile, with the most notable spikes in violent and public order crimes requiring closer attention from local authorities.