Dursley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Dursley's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 8.5% below the UK average of 8.2. This performance underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies during a period typically associated with increased tourism and seasonal activity. The breakdown reveals anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.7% of all crimes — a stark 88% above the UK average. This pattern may reflect the area's character as a built-up district within Stroud, where community spaces and local amenities can become focal points for disruptive incidents. Meanwhile, violent crimes formed 25.0% of the total, slightly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — aligns with the rise in anti-social behaviour, potentially influenced by increased foot traffic and transient populations. However, the area also demonstrated notable resilience, with shoplifting incidents plummeting by 91.7% compared to July. This sharp decline, coupled with a 62.5% reduction in public order offences, suggests that targeted interventions or natural seasonal lulls may have played a role. The overall balance of crime types indicates a shift towards property-related issues, with vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour dominating the landscape. This mix is consistent with the built-up nature of Dursley, where vehicle crime could be linked to parking patterns and anti-social behaviour to the density of residential and commercial spaces.

August 2024 saw a dramatic 91.7% drop in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 12 to 1. This decline, while notable, contrasts with a 500% surge in vehicle crime, which rose from 1 to 6 cases. Anti-social behaviour also saw a sharp increase, jumping 122.2% to 20 incidents — the most common crime type in the area. This spike in anti-social behaviour, which is 88% above the UK average, suggests pressure points in the community during the peak holiday season. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 62.5%, aligning with a 37% UK deficit. The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on property-related incidents, with vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour now accounting for 45.7% of all crimes. For residents, the 91.7% reduction in shoplifting offers a concrete example of how targeted efforts or seasonal factors can influence crime patterns.

Dursley's crime rate in August 2024 rose 19.0% compared to July, climbing from 6.3 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase contrasts with the area's overall 8.5% below the UK average, highlighting local variations in crime trends. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 133 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of risk for the community. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests shifting patterns that warrant closer attention to local factors. The population context reveals that with 7,453 residents, the area's crime statistics reflect both the density of the built-up environment and the specific challenges of managing anti-social behaviour in a smaller urban setting.