Durrington Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Durrington's crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2024 places it 40.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Wiltshire demonstrates a marked divergence from national trends, with a crime profile shaped by its relatively small population and rural-adjacent character. While violent crime dominates the local picture—accounting for 63.6% of all reported incidents—this area's overall safety is underscored by its significantly lower rates of property crime compared to the UK. The most frequent category, violence and sexual offences, recorded 14 incidents (2.7 per 1,000), a figure 8% above the UK average for this category. This contrast is amplified by the low prevalence of anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000), criminal damage (0.4 per 1,000), and burglary (0.2 per 1,000), all well below their respective UK averages. Seasonal context suggests that February's winter conditions and pre-spring lull may have limited opportunities for outdoor crimes, though the spike in violent offences remains notable. Durrington's crime picture aligns with patterns typical of small, tightly knit communities where social cohesion may temper certain types of crime, even as specific incidents—such as domestic disputes or alcohol-fuelled conflicts—persist. The area's low population density and limited urban infrastructure likely contribute to its overall lower crime rates, though the sharp increase in violent crime highlights a need for targeted local responses.

February 2024 saw a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 14 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with steep declines in anti-social behaviour (-50%) and criminal damage and arson (-33.3%), suggesting shifting dynamics in local crime patterns. While violent crime remains the dominant category (63.6% of total crimes), its rate of 2.7 per 1,000 is just 8% above the UK average for this category—a narrow gap that underscores the area's generally lower overall crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 24% below the UK average, reflecting the small community's potential for informal social control. Residents may find the 14 violent incidents particularly striking, as this represents 63.6% of all crimes reported in February. The category's UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 suggests that Durrington's rate is relatively close to national norms for this type of crime, despite its overall lower crime rate. This highlights the complexity of local crime patterns, where specific categories may align with or diverge from national trends based on community characteristics and seasonal factors.

Durrington's crime rate remained stable compared to January 2024, with the same rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant month-on-month shifts in overall crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in February, a low frequency that aligns with its overall lower crime rate compared to the UK. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 237 residents—a figure that illustrates the relatively low exposure to crime in this small community. With a population of 5,210, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-237 highlights the rarity of crime in Durrington, even as violent incidents accounted for the majority of reported crimes. This contrast between overall low rates and the prominence of violent crime underscores the need for targeted approaches to address specific vulnerabilities. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's safety profile, with residents facing far fewer crimes than the UK average—though the concentration of violent incidents in a single category deserves closer attention. The stability of the overall rate against the backdrop of significant month-on-month changes in individual categories further demonstrates the nuanced nature of local crime dynamics.