Crime Rate in Dursley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dursley

The total recorded crimes in Dursley, Stroud, UK in February 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Dursley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shearing Close with total crimes: 7
  • Somerset Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Rangers Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Dursley has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 7.01 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)
Stonehouse45 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central72 11,052 1676 2
Cainscross23 10497 7535 4
Hardwicke24 9539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale31 4513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 5519 5326 11
Nailsworth20 13439 9445 6
Severn30 6462 8388 8
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill26 7248 14235 17
Rodborough24 8353 12289 13
Stroud Slade17 15420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge20 12416 11335 10
Stroud Trinity21 11185 19240 16
Stroud Valley18 14297 13303 12
Cam East11 19239 16263 14
Cam West15 17243 15261 15
Chalford16 16223 18220 18
Minchinhampton11 20225 17169 20
The Stanleys15 18169 20176 19
Stroud Uplands5 23136 21161 21
Bisley10 21104 2396 24
Amberley and Woodchester4 2590 24112 22
Thrupp8 22116 2298 23
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe4 2446 2745 27
Coaley and Uley3 2687 2595 25
Kingswood3 2769 2691 26

Dursley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202521
December 202425
November 202424
October 202413
September 202423
August 202414
July 202412
June 202420
May 202420
April 202416
March 202416

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 202416
September 20247
August 202420
July 20249
June 202418
May 202416
April 202413
March 20247

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 202411
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 202411
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
March 20241

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244

High Crime Locations Dursley in February 2025

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

1. Shearing Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Somerset Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Rangers Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Lower Poole Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bramble Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Maple Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Rednock Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Cedar Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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