Dursley Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Dursley’s crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 43.6% of all reported incidents—24 cases in total. This category, at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, was 13% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, despite the town’s overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000, which is 8.6% below the UK’s 8.1 per 1,000. The prominence of violent crime in Dursley may be influenced by its status as a built-up area within Stroud, where population density and proximity to urban centres could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, rose to 10 incidents (1.3 per 1,000), though this remained 8% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at seven cases (0.9 per 1,000), was 34% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, reflecting the town’s retail presence. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may have contributed to the rise in public order offences and violence. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives. The data also reveals a 12.7% share of shoplifting cases, which could indicate vulnerabilities in retail security or targeted criminal activity. These patterns highlight the need for tailored strategies to address violent crime while maintaining the town’s relatively low overall rate.

May 2025 saw a significant spike in ‘other crime,’ rising by 300% from one to four incidents, a shift that could signal unaddressed issues or underreported activities. Public order offences also doubled, increasing by 100% to four cases, likely influenced by longer evenings and bank holidays in May, which may have encouraged outdoor socialising. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, from six to two incidents, reflecting seasonal changes or targeted interventions. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 24 cases, remained 13% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, despite the overall rate being lower nationally. This divergence suggests local factors—such as the town’s built-up area status and proximity to Stroud’s urban centres—may contribute to higher rates of violent crime compared to the UK average. Residents might find the 300% increase in ‘other crime’ particularly concerning, as it highlights a sudden and unexplained rise in non-specific incidents.

Dursley’s crime rate in May 2025 rose by 25.1% compared to April’s 5.9 per 1,000, reaching 7.4 per 1,000. While this increase is notable, the area remains 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the town recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that may help residents contextualise local safety. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 136 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the national picture. This rate, though higher than April’s, still positions Dursley as a safer area than the UK average when considering its population of 7,453. The contrast between local and national trends could reflect the town’s character as a built-up area within Stroud, where community policing and lower population density may contribute to crime prevention efforts. However, the rise in certain categories, such as ‘other crime,’ suggests areas for further attention.