Crime in Durrington: statistics, rates and trends
242 crimes were recorded in Durrington in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Durrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Durrington
- Types of crime in Durrington
- Durrington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Durrington
- Streets with the most crime in Durrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Durrington
- Demographics of Durrington
- Questions about crime in Durrington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), anti-social behaviour (40) and other theft (23) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,237th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Durrington | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 242 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,510 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Durrington peaked in the year to August 2025 (293 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (223). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 242 | 43.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 293 | 53.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 250 | 45.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 240 | 43.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 289 | 52.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 277 | 50.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 281 | 51.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 260 | 47.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 223 | 40.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and violence and sexual offences (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 90 to 40 and criminal damage and arson fell from 40 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 18.1 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -56% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Durrington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Durrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury | 981 | 70.9 | +61% |
| Tidworth | 569 | 52.0 | +18% |
| Salisbury | 4,724 | 100.0 | +128% |
| Andover | 3,796 | 78.2 | +78% |
| Devizes | 1,739 | 95.2 | +117% |
| Marlborough | 518 | 56.9 | +30% |
| Warminster | 1,282 | 68.4 | +56% |
| Westbury (Wiltshire) | 1,017 | 56.5 | +29% |
Durrington is the one area listed within Durrington, with 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington | Neighbourhood | 5,510 | 242 | 43.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Durrington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Ivors Court | 21 |
| On or near Clover Lane | 20 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 12 |
| On or near River Way | 11 |
| On or near Meads Road | 8 |
| On or near Recreation Road | 8 |
| On or near Philip Road | 7 |
| On or near Addison Square | 6 |
| On or near Primrose Place | 6 |
Of the 202 crimes in Durrington with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 57 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 24.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 5.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
Durrington has an estimated population of 5,510 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Durrington average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Durrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Durrington a safe place to live?
Durrington recorded 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,237th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Durrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Durrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Durrington was down 17% on the year before: 242 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 293 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Durrington?
About 5,510 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Durrington?
Durrington is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.