Durrington Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Durrington's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.4% below the UK average of 6.4. This performance underscores the area's generally low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its location in Wiltshire, a region historically marked by rural landscapes and smaller communities. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 31.8% of total), followed by other theft (6 incidents, 27.3%) and anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 18.2%). While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, certain categories show marked divergence. Violence and sexual offences are 44% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local policing effectiveness or community characteristics. Other theft, however, is 186% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a striking anomaly that could be tied to specific economic or social factors. February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to a shift in crime patterns, with indoor and property-related offences rising. The area's built-up nature within Wiltshire suggests that while it shares the rural region's general safety, its proximity to infrastructure or services may create micro-environments with unique crime dynamics. This contrast between national trends and local specifics highlights the importance of granular analysis in understanding crime patterns.

February 2026 marked sharp increases in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and other theft rising by 200% (from 2 to 6). These spikes contrast with a 66.7% drop in public order offences, which fell from 3 to 1. The breakdown reveals that other theft in Durrington is 186% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a stark outlier compared to other categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, are 44% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, suggesting local factors may suppress this category. The rise in other theft could be linked to targeted retail activity or transient populations, while the drop in public order offences may reflect seasonal shifts in social gatherings. Residents should note that despite these fluctuations, Durrington's overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the national average.

Durrington's crime rate in February 2026 rose 100% compared to the previous month, climbing from 2.1 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 34.4% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 237 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. On a daily basis, Durrington recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile despite the month-on-month jump. This contrast between the local and national figures highlights the unique dynamics of Durrington, where factors such as community cohesion and geographic isolation may contribute to sustained lower crime rates. The monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, offers residents a tangible sense of risk, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to other parts of the country.