Durrington Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Durrington’s July 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places it 50% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a striking divergence that underscores the area’s generally low crime profile. This rate, which translates to 22 total crimes reported in a population of 5,210, is consistent with the built-up area’s character as a relatively quiet community within Wiltshire. The breakdown of incidents reveals a distinct pattern: anti-social behaviour accounted for 40.9% of crimes, making it the most prevalent category, followed by violence and sexual offences (22.7%) and public order offences (18.2%). These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a peak month for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events in the region. The high proportion of anti-social behaviour may be influenced by increased foot traffic and social activity during the summer, though this category remains 17% above the UK average. In contrast, violence and sexual offences in Durrington are 65% below the national rate, suggesting a lower incidence of personal crime compared to other areas. Property-related crimes, including shoplifting and criminal damage, also fall well below UK averages, with shoplifting at 41% below and criminal damage at 68% below. This pattern may reflect the area’s limited retail density and the absence of high-traffic commercial zones that typically drive such offences. The overall low crime rate, combined with the specific emphasis on anti-social behaviour, illustrates a community where public order issues are more prominent than personal or property crimes, a dynamic that may be shaped by local demographics and seasonal activity.

July 2024 witnessed a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with one incident reported after none in June. Shoplifting also doubled, rising from one to two cases, while public order offences surged from zero to four. This spike in property-related crimes contrasts with a 44.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from nine to five. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category, contributing 40.9% of total crimes and 17% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. These shifts suggest a seasonal realignment, with public order issues and property crimes rising during the summer peak. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Durrington is 65% below the UK average, highlighting a stark divergence in crime patterns compared to national trends. Residents may find the focus on anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it represents the largest single category of incidents.

Durrington’s July 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.3% increase from June’s 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 237 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that remains low compared to national averages. This daily figure underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Durrington, even during peak summer activity. When viewed through the lens of population size—5,210 residents—the crime rate highlights the area’s safety profile, with 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents placing it well below the UK average. The combination of low overall rates and specific category deviations, such as anti-social behaviour exceeding the UK average, suggests a nuanced picture where certain types of crime are more prominent than others, even within a generally safe community.