Crime Rate in Dursley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dursley

The total recorded crimes in Dursley, Stroud, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dursley crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Dursley, encompassing approximately 7,842 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Dursley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shearing Close with total crimes: 6
  • A4135 with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dursley?

To understand the safety of Dursley, we need to analyze Dursley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Dursley reported a higher crime volume than the Stroud average, with 653 crimes compared to 332. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dursley witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

    • In 2023, Dursley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 623 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dursley witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Stroud.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stroud, Dursley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Dursley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dursley has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 7.40 ranking 2th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Dursley crimes were 653. The crime rate of Dursley in 2024 was 83.26 (year) or 6.94 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dursley were around 623 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.44 (year) or 6.62 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dursley)CrimesRank (Dursley)CrimesRank (Dursley)
Stonehouse56 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central126 11,052 1676 2
Cainscross28 12497 7535 4
Hardwicke49 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale42 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 10519 5326 11
Nailsworth39 7439 9445 6
Severn41 6462 8388 8
Cam West32 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade30 11420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge32 9416 11335 10
Stroud Valley28 13297 13303 12
Rodborough23 14353 12289 13
Cam East23 15239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill8 24248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity10 22185 19240 16
Minchinhampton22 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys18 17169 20176 19
Chalford17 18223 18220 18
Thrupp15 19116 2298 23
Bisley15 20104 2396 24
Stroud Uplands14 21136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester7 2690 24112 22
Coaley and Uley9 2387 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe7 2546 2745 27
Kingswood6 2769 2691 26

Dursley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202514
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 202515
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 202416
September 20247
August 202420

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202524
April 202523
March 202522
February 202523
January 202521
December 202425
November 202424
October 202413
September 202423
August 202414

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 202411
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Dursley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dursley postcode area is presented below.

1. Shearing Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. A4135 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Vizard Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. First Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Kings Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St George'S Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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