Durrington Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Durrington's February 2025 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places it 43.3% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national picture where the average stands at 6.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Wiltshire exhibits a crime profile shaped by seasonal factors and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all recorded crimes, a category that itself is 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 25%, aligning closely with the national rate, while criminal damage and arson—though rising sharply by 200% from January—remain below the UK average by 25%. The area's low overall rate may reflect its semi-rural character, where limited commercial activity and dispersed population contribute to lower crime exposure. Seasonal context suggests that February's cold weather and pre-spring lull could have influenced patterns, with fewer outdoor activities shifting crime toward indoor spaces. The balance between violent and property crimes also reveals a local trend: while property crimes (15%) are slightly above the UK average, violent crimes dominate the local landscape. This mix may partly stem from Durrington's proximity to larger urban centres, where some residents commute, though the area itself lacks the high-density retail or nightlife environments that often drive certain crime types. The data illustrates a community where crime remains relatively rare but not absent, with local factors playing a clear role in shaping outcomes.

February 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose 200% from one to three incidents—a jump that may partly reflect colder weather driving more indoor-related offences. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 150%, rising from two to five cases, a shift that contrasts with the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, burglary—though still below the UK rate—doubled from zero to two incidents, a change that could indicate seasonal vulnerabilities in property security. The breakdown of crimes shows a 50% share for violence and sexual offences, a category that itself sits 19% below the UK average. These figures suggest a combination of local factors and national trends, with Durrington's violent crime rate remaining lower than the UK's despite its own month-on-month volatility. Residents may find the 200% rise in criminal damage and arson particularly noteworthy, given its sharp contrast to the area's overall low crime profile.

Durrington's crime rate in February 2025 rose 17.8% from 3.3 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents compared to January, marking the first monthly increase in the series. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that sits comfortably below the UK average. Over the course of the month, 1 in 261 residents experienced a reported crime—a statistic that underscores the area's relative safety. While the daily crime count remains low, the 17.8% increase suggests a shift in local patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the rise, the area's crime burden remains significantly lighter than the national average, with 43.3% fewer incidents per 1,000 residents. This contrast highlights Durrington's distinct position within the UK's broader crime profile, where rural and semi-rural areas often exhibit lower rates than urban counterparts.