Dursley vs Gloucester — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dursley

GL11 · Gloucestershire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Gloucester

GL1 · Gloucestershire

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Drugs1
  • Shoplifting1

Dursley has less crime — 2 vs 6 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Gloucester recorded substantially more crime than Dursley in April 2026 — 6 incidents compared to 2, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dursley sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Gloucester has more Drugs (1) and Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dursley or Gloucester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dursley recorded fewer crimes than Gloucester — 2 vs 6 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Dursley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dursley and Gloucester?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dursley saw higher rates of Other theft while Gloucester had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Dursley recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 6).

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