Durrington Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,210, Durrington recorded 20 crimes in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents—50% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime environment, particularly when contrasted with the national context. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crimes: violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all incidents (10 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (35%, 7 cases), with property crimes making up just 15% (3 cases). This imbalance suggests that community-focused issues, such as disputes and public order incidents, dominate the local crime picture, rather than theft or burglary. Seasonal factors, including the timing of Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping, may have influenced this pattern, with darker evenings potentially increasing opportunities for violent crimes. However, the area’s overall safety is evident in its significantly lower crime rate compared to the UK average, which may be attributed to Durrington’s character as a built-up area within a rural county. The combination of low population density, limited urban sprawl, and strong community cohesion could contribute to the subdued levels of property crime, despite the rise in violent incidents. This dynamic illustrates how local geography and seasonal rhythms shape crime trends, even in the face of month-on-month fluctuations.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 150% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 4 to 10 incidents. This surge aligns with seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings, which may have contributed to heightened activity in public spaces. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, likely reflecting reduced opportunities for such crimes during the colder, shorter days of late autumn. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 30%, from 10 to 7 incidents, though this category remains 17% above the UK average. Shoplifting, a category 71% below the UK average, doubled from 0 to 1 incident, suggesting a minor uptick in retail-focused crimes during the Black Friday shopping period. These shifts highlight the combination of local events and crime patterns, with the area’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) being 26% below the UK average, despite the month-on-month rise. Such data offers residents a concrete understanding of where risks are concentrated and where they remain comparatively low.

Durrington’s November 2024 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 25.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in local crime. This reduction is evident across multiple categories, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both declining by 30% and 50% respectively. When contextualised daily, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 5,210 residents. On a monthly scale, the 20 total crimes recorded equate to one reported crime for every 261 residents, a ratio that places Durrington well below the UK average in terms of exposure to crime. This low monthly exposure, combined with the significant drop from the prior month, suggests that local conditions—whether through community engagement, policing efforts, or seasonal factors—are contributing to a safer environment. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the rise in violent crimes, the overall impact on residents remains minimal, with the likelihood of experiencing crime remaining exceptionally low compared to the national context.