Crime Rate in Dursley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dursley

The total recorded crimes in Dursley, Stroud, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dursley crime rate of 7.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dursley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Legion Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Acacia Drive with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Dursley has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 7.01 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dursley)CrimesRank (Dursley)CrimesRank (Dursley)
Stonehouse76 2633 3708 1
Stroud Central98 11,052 1676 2
Cainscross43 8497 7535 4
Hardwicke53 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale35 10513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton49 5519 5326 11
Nailsworth47 6439 9445 6
Severn44 7462 8388 8
Stroud Slade21 14420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge43 9416 11335 10
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill30 11248 14235 17
Stroud Valley9 21297 13303 12
Rodborough19 15353 12289 13
Cam West27 12243 15261 15
Cam East25 13239 16263 14
Stroud Trinity18 16185 19240 16
Minchinhampton16 17225 17169 20
Chalford15 18223 18220 18
The Stanleys11 20169 20176 19
Amberley and Woodchester12 1990 24112 22
Stroud Uplands7 24136 21161 21
Thrupp5 26116 2298 23
Bisley9 22104 2396 24
Kingswood8 2369 2691 26
Coaley and Uley5 2587 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2746 2745 27

Dursley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 202515
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 202416
September 20247
August 202420
July 20249
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202523
March 202522
February 202523
January 202521
December 202425
November 202424
October 202413
September 202423
August 202414
July 202412
June 202420
May 202420

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 202411
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 202411
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dursley in May 2025

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

1. Legion Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Acacia Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shearing Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Rangers Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Victoria Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Bymacks Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B4066 (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
10. Uley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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