Dursley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Dursley’s crime rate stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to one reported crime for every 219 residents over the course of the month, a measure that contextualises risk in terms of personal likelihood. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and public order offences (11.8%). These patterns suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and community disruptions rather than property-related crimes, which represented only 23.5% of the total. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may contribute to increased incidents of violence and public order breaches. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to national averages could reflect a combination of local policing strategies, community cohesion, and the characteristics of Dursley itself as a small, built-up area within Stroud. While the overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, the proportion of violent crimes remains a notable aspect of the local crime profile, warranting continued attention from residents and authorities.

October 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to September, with public order offences increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 1). This rise in public order crimes may be linked to the darker evenings of late autumn, a factor that often influences outdoor behaviour and community interactions. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity or increased policing focus during the Halloween period. The breakdown of crime types also reveals that Dursley’s violent crime rate—2.4 per 1,000—was 10% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) was 44% below the national figure. These disparities highlight the area’s distinct social dynamics, which may be shaped by its smaller population and local community structures. For residents, the sharp drop in shoplifting offers a concrete example of how seasonal factors can influence crime trends, though the increase in public order incidents underscores the need for continued vigilance in community spaces.

Dursley’s crime rate in October 2025 (4.6 per 1,000) marked a 19.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000, indicating a short-term improvement in local safety metrics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. When scaled to the population of 7,453, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 219 residents over the course of the month—a measure that contextualises risk in terms of personal exposure. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would be significantly higher given Dursley’s overall position 40.3% below the national benchmark. The comparison also reveals that Dursley’s residents face a lower risk of encountering vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) than the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect the area’s limited commuter traffic and smaller urban footprint. These figures, when viewed alongside the month-on-month decline, suggest a consistent trend of relatively low crime levels in Dursley, though the recent spike in public order offences indicates that certain challenges persist in maintaining community safety.