Dursley Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Dursley's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest compared to national levels, reflects a mix of crime types shaped by seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.8% of all incidents, with 16 cases reported—a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 that remains 14% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 13 incidents (25.0% of total crimes), was 39% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, indicating a localised challenge in managing public disorder. The spring season, with its increased outdoor activity and Easter-related foot traffic, likely contributed to these patterns. Shoplifting, though a smaller share of total crimes (9.6%), showed a sharp 400% increase from March, possibly linked to the Easter shopping period. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson declined by 62.5%, a drop consistent with the typically lower incidence of such crimes in warmer months. The area's overall crime profile, characterised by a balanced mix of property and violent crime, suggests a need for targeted interventions in anti-social behaviour and retail crime prevention. With 52 crimes reported across 7,453 residents, the monthly exposure highlights the importance of community engagement and policing strategies tailored to local conditions.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 400% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, signals a sharp shift in retail-related crime. Burglary also surged by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 cases, while possession of weapons rose 100%, with 4 reported incidents—far exceeding the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These increases contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-62.5%), public order offences (-60%), and other theft (-40%). The category of violence and sexual offences, at 16 incidents (30.8% of total crimes), remained 14% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, the second-most common category (13 incidents), was 39% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Residents may find the 400% rise in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for enhanced retail security measures during the Easter period.

Dursley's crime rate in April 2024 rose 15.6% compared to March's 6.0 per 1,000, reaching 7.0 per 1,000. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects shifts in crime patterns. Over 30 days, 52 crimes were reported, averaging roughly 2 crimes per day—a figure that contextualises the local impact. When scaled to the population of 7,453, the monthly exposure means one crime occurred for every 143 residents, a statistic that underscores the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate remains 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, suggesting Dursley's overall crime profile is still lower than the national benchmark. However, the month-on-month increase highlights the need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in categories showing sharp fluctuations. The daily crime count, while low, remains a tangible reminder of the ongoing presence of crime in the area.