Dursley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dursley's built-up area recorded 46 crimes in November 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 15.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a consistent trend for the region. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and public order offences (8.7%). These patterns align with the area's character as a commuter hub and retail centre, where high foot traffic and seasonal events may contribute to both violent and disorderly incidents. November's unique context—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—likely influenced the crime mix. The surge in shoplifting, though modest in absolute terms, reflects the potential impact of consumer activity on retail crime. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of burglary and other theft compared to the UK average suggest a lower prevalence of property crime in this area, possibly due to effective local policing or community engagement. The overall crime rate, while higher than October's 4.6 per 1,000, remains a stark contrast to the UK average, underscoring the area's generally safer environment. However, the increase in violent crime and anti-social behaviour raises questions about the effectiveness of measures to address these issues, particularly during periods of heightened social activity.

November 2025 marked a significant rise in shoplifting, with incidents increasing by 200% from one to three compared to October. This surge, though still below the UK average by 37%, may reflect heightened retail activity during Black Friday. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, rising from five to ten incidents, a trend consistent with the 23% above UK average rate for this category. Meanwhile, possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, with one reported case in November, placing the area 43% above the UK average for this offence. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from two to one incident, a stark contrast to the 81% below UK average for this category. The violent crime share of 43.5%—the highest among all categories—suggests a shift in the crime mix compared to previous months, with property crimes accounting for only 21.7% of the total. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by seasonal events and community-specific factors.

November 2025 saw a 35.3% increase in Dursley's crime rate compared to October, rising from 4.6 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, while still below the UK average, suggests seasonal or situational factors may have influenced local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in November, a figure that aligns with typical fluctuations in built-up areas during late autumn. When scaled to the population of 7,453, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 162 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. This rate remains lower than the UK average, though the increase from the previous month highlights the need for continued monitoring of local trends. The combination of dark evenings, Bonfire Night events, and Black Friday shopping may have contributed to the uptick, though these factors are not definitive explanations for the data observed.