Dursley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Dursley recorded 48 crimes across its population of 7,453 residents, translating to a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 14.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents (16 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (29.2%, 14 cases). These figures align with the area's seasonal context, as November typically sees spikes in retail-related activity during Black Friday and community events like Bonfire Night, which may contribute to increased public order challenges. While violent crime rates remain lower than the UK average, the prominence of anti-social behaviour suggests localized pressures, possibly linked to the area's social dynamics and community interactions. The relatively low property crime rate (10 cases, 20.8% of total) contrasts with the higher proportion of violent incidents, a pattern consistent with smaller urban areas where community-centric issues often dominate over property-related crime. This profile underscores the importance of targeted interventions to address anti-social behaviour while maintaining the area's overall safety record.

November saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 133.3% (from 6 to 14 cases) compared to October, marking the most dramatic increase. Other crime also rose sharply, jumping 400% (from 1 to 5 cases), a figure that may reflect underreported incidents or heightened awareness during the month. Conversely, public order offences fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2 cases), potentially linked to fewer outdoor events in November compared to previous months. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, decreased by 23.8% (from 21 to 16 cases), though they remain 15% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Shoplifting increased by 100% (from 0 to 1 case), a rare occurrence in the area that could be tied to Black Friday promotions. The stark contrast between anti-social behaviour's 81% above UK average (1.9 vs 1.1 per 1,000) and other categories like burglary (12% below UK average) highlights the area's unique crime profile, where community-focused issues dominate over more traditional property crimes. These shifts underscore the need for tailored policing strategies to address emerging trends without compromising existing safety measures.

The crime rate in November (6.4 per 1,000) remained stable compared to the previous month's rate of 6.6 per 1,000, indicating no significant seasonal acceleration or deceleration. Translating this to daily figures, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a manageable frequency for a community of 7,453 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests the majority of Dursley's population remains unaffected by crime on a regular basis. This statistic, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, provides a clear local context for residents to gauge their personal risk. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that violent crime, at 2.2 per 1,000, is significantly lower than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), reinforcing the area's relative safety. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour—now 1.9 per 1,000, 81% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000—raises questions about localized factors that may require closer examination. These comparisons highlight the importance of maintaining community-focused initiatives to address specific challenges while preserving the area's overall safety record.