Crime Rate in Dursley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dursley

The total recorded crimes in Dursley, Stroud, UK in January 2026 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dursley crime rate of 6.12 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Dursley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Poole Close with total crimes: 5
  • Victoria Close with total crimes: 4
  • Shearing Close 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 January 2026 the Dursley has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 6.12 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Dursley)CrimesRank (Dursley)CrimesRank (Dursley)
Stonehouse53 2633 3708 1
Stroud Central77 11,052 1676 2
Cainscross21 11497 7535 4
Hardwicke41 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale40 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton23 9519 5326 11
Nailsworth26 7439 9445 6
Severn26 6462 8388 8
Cam West23 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade11 19420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge18 13416 11335 10
Stroud Valley22 10297 13303 12
Rodborough17 15353 12289 13
Bisley20 12104 2396 24
Cam East10 21239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill18 14248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity12 18185 19240 16
Minchinhampton15 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys14 17169 20176 19
Chalford7 22223 18220 18
Coaley and Uley10 2087 2595 25
Stroud Uplands4 25136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester2 2790 24112 22
Thrupp6 24116 2298 23
Kingswood6 2369 2691 26
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2646 2745 27

Dursley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202620
December 202516
November 202520
October 202518
September 202517
August 202514
July 202517
June 202517
May 202524
April 202523
March 202522
February 202523

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202510
November 202510
October 20255
September 20257
August 20257
July 202525
June 202514
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 202515

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20254
June 20258
May 20257
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20251
September 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
September 20254
August 20251
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20254
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
September 20251
June 20251

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
March 20252

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Dursley in January 2026

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

1. Lower Poole Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Victoria Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shearing Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Welling Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Somerset Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bymacks Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingsdown (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Silver Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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