Dursley Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2023, Dursley’s crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 17.5% below the UK average, a position that reflects the area’s relatively low levels of criminal activity. This rate translates to a daily risk of roughly two crimes per day for residents, a figure that, while not negligible, remains significantly lower than the national benchmark. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.9% of all incidents — a category that was 4% above the UK average. Public order offences, contributing 14.3% of the total, were 53% higher than the national rate, potentially influenced by local factors such as community gatherings or seasonal events. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, was 38% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic characteristics may be mitigating such incidents. Seasonal context plays a role in these patterns: as clocks went back and evenings grew darker, the likelihood of crimes such as burglary and public order disturbances may have increased, though the overall decline in reported incidents compared to the previous month indicates some level of control. The mix of violent and property crimes also highlights the area’s unique profile — with violent crimes dominating over property-related offences, a trend that may be linked to Dursley’s character as a smaller, built-up area within Stroud, where interpersonal conflicts and public space interactions are more prevalent than in larger urban centres. This per-capita perspective allows residents to contextualise their personal risk, showing that while certain categories of crime are elevated, the overall environment remains comparatively safe.

October saw a sharp 200% increase in burglary incidents, rising from one to three reported cases. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween, which could have influenced criminal activity patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7%, reflecting increased community vigilance or police interventions. The breakdown of crimes reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: public order offences in Dursley were 53% higher than the national rate, while anti-social behaviour incidents were 38% lower. These variations suggest that local dynamics — such as the presence of community events or specific enforcement efforts — may be shaping crime trends. For residents, the daily crime count of two incidents per day offers a concrete reference point for understanding local risk levels, particularly in comparison to areas with higher rates.

Dursley's crime rate in October 2023 fell by 17.0% compared to the previous month, reflecting a continued decline in reported incidents. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the built-up area, where the monthly crime rate dropped from 7.9 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of local risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 7,453 people. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when considered against the UK average, which stands at 8.0 per 1,000 — a 17.5% gap that highlights Dursley’s position as a safer area within the national context. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite seasonal fluctuations, the overall crime environment remains manageable for residents, with no single category dominating the statistics to an alarming degree.