Durrington Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Durrington's burglary rate in July 2023 stood at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, 294% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the area's overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 — 42.2% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000 — highlights a combination of factors. Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) accounted for 44% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (24% below). This may partly explain the anomaly, as summer months often see increased foot traffic and events in Durrington's built-up area within Wiltshire. Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and criminal damage (2 incidents) both fell below UK averages, reflecting the area's generally low crime profile. July, a peak summer month with schools out and tourism events, likely contributed to the spike in violence and sexual offences. However, the sharp rise in burglary remains unexplained by seasonal patterns, suggesting other local factors may be at play. The area's small population (5,210) and rural-urban mix may influence crime dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm.

July 2023 saw a 175% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 4 to 11 incidents — the highest category by share of total crimes (44%). Burglary also surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 7 incidents, a rate (1.3 per 1,000) 294% above the UK average. This contrasts with a 66.7% drop in other theft, which fell from 3 to 1 incidents. The shift in crime mix reveals a troubling trend: while property crime (27% of total) remained low compared to the UK, violent crime (44% of total) rose sharply. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 50%, from 6 to 3 incidents. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly concerning, as it suggests vulnerabilities in home security or targeted activity. The data also shows that Durrington's violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average, indicating that while specific categories spiked, the area's overall safety remains strong.

Durrington's crime rate in July 2023 rose by 56.4% compared to June 2023, increasing from 3.1 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, however, still places the area well below the UK average. Over the 31 days of July, an average of 1 crime was reported per day — a figure that may seem low to residents but reflects the area's small population. Monthly exposure data shows that 1 crime occurred for every 208 residents, a rate that, while higher than the previous month, remains far below the UK's 8.3 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective highlights Durrington's unique position: despite a 100% rise in burglary, the overall impact on residents is minimal due to the area's size. This comparison underscores the importance of context in interpreting crime statistics, as a small number of incidents can significantly affect local rates. The increase from June may also be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the influx of tourists during July, though this remains speculative without further data.