Durrington Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Durrington, 3.8 crimes were reported in October 2023—a rate 52.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for every 261 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which made up 40% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and criminal damage and arson (15%). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues dominate local crime profiles. October's seasonal context—shorter evenings, the start of the Halloween period, and the transition into darker months—may partly explain the timing of certain incidents, though no direct correlation can be drawn without further data. The area's relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average is consistent with Wiltshire's generally lower crime profile. Violent crime rates in Durrington (1.5 per 1,000) are 44% below the UK average for the same category, highlighting a marked contrast with national trends. This suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies, could play a role in maintaining lower levels of violent crime despite seasonal pressures.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to September, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences both doubling from previous month levels. This increase, from 2 to 4 incidents and 0 to 1 respectively, may reflect the impact of Halloween-related activities or the transition into darker evenings. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, possibly linked to seasonal changes in household security practices or reduced opportunities during shorter daylight hours. Violent crime also decreased by 20%, from 10 to 8 incidents, though this remains the most significant category by volume. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.5 per 1,000) is 44% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as the area's character as a built-up district within Wiltshire—may contribute to this disparity. Meanwhile, 'other crime' saw a 100% increase, from 0 to 1 incident, though the nature of this category is not specified in the data. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing analysis of how seasonal and local-specific factors influence crime dynamics in Durrington.

Durrington's October 2023 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents represents a 9.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in similar built-up areas within Wiltshire. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in October, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 261 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places Durrington among the safer built-up areas in the UK. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the likelihood of encountering crime in a way that is directly relatable to local demographics. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Durrington's crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average, with the area's 5,210 residents facing far fewer incidents compared to the national context. These comparisons underscore the importance of maintaining local initiatives that contribute to this relatively low crime environment, even as month-to-month fluctuations occur.