Durrington Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Durrington’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a striking dominance of violent crimes over property offences, a pattern that may reflect the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics. With a total crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—57.3% below the UK average—the built-up area within Wiltshire shows a marked divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the 38% UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 38.9%, while property crimes such as shoplifting and other theft collectively represented just 11.1% of incidents. This imbalance between violent and property crime may be influenced by Durrington’s semi-rural setting, where community interactions and limited commercial activity could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal offences. Seasonal factors also play a role: as June marks the start of summer, the longer days and potential influx of tourists might increase opportunities for violent crime. The UK average of 8.2 per 1,000 highlights the area’s relative safety, with Durrington’s crime rate underscoring the effectiveness of local policing or community-based initiatives. The data also shows that shoplifting, though a small proportion of total crimes, rose sharply by 100% compared to May—a shift that could signal changes in retail activity or enforcement priorities. These findings, while specific to Durrington, illustrate how local conditions shape crime patterns in ways distinct from national averages.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, the only crime type to rise month-on-month, though it remains significantly below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). This sharp rise in shoplifting contrasts with a 66.7% decrease in other theft and a 36.4% drop in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 38.9% of all crimes. Violent crimes, the most common category, fell by 25% compared to May, yet still represent 50% of total incidents—a share that is 38% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This imbalance between property and violent crime may reflect local dynamics, such as limited retail activity or community-focused policing efforts. For residents, the 1-in-289 monthly exposure to crime offers a concrete measure of safety in a built-up area with a small population.

Durrington’s crime rate in June 2024 (3.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 40.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer months, when rural and semi-rural areas often see reduced crime due to longer daylight hours and increased community activity. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 289 residents—a figure that contextualises the low monthly exposure compared to national averages. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day in Durrington, a figure that, while specific to this area, offers residents a tangible sense of the local risk profile. The population context further underscores the area’s safety: with 5,210 residents, the crime rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that factors such as community cohesion, limited nightlife, or geographic isolation may contribute to this trend. These figures, while localised, provide a clear benchmark for understanding how Durrington’s crime profile differs from both previous months and the broader UK context.