Dodworth Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences in Dodworth during April 2023 were 87% higher than the UK average, marking a striking anomaly in the area’s crime profile. This built-up area within Barnsley recorded a total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.3% below the UK average of 7.5. While violent crimes (14 incidents) accounted for 43.8% of all reported crimes, the most significant deviation from national trends emerged in public order offences (7 incidents, 21.9% of total), which were 87% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This contrast with the 12% below UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) highlights a combination of local factors. The seasonal context of April—Easter celebrations and spring weather—may partly explain the spike in public order incidents, as increased foot traffic and social gatherings can strain community policing efforts. Property crimes, though lower than violent crimes, remained modest at 9 total incidents, with vehicle crime (2 incidents) 33% below the UK average. The relatively low overall crime rate, despite the public order spike, suggests a resilient community structure, though the imbalance in offence types raises questions about resource allocation for specific policing challenges. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where local dynamics diverge sharply from national patterns.

April 2023 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 3 to 6 incidents—a sharp jump that could reflect seasonal property neglect or targeted vandalism. Other theft also rose 100% to 1 incident. Public order offences surged 40% to 7 incidents, driven by factors such as increased community events during the Easter period. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell 33.3% to 2 incidents, possibly due to reduced car usage during holidays or improved security measures. The contrast between these trends and the UK average is stark: while violent crime in Dodworth (2.3 per 1,000) is 12% below the national rate, public order offences are 87% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). This divergence highlights the area’s unique challenges, with public order incidents affecting local crime statistics. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 40% rise in public order offences, which may warrant closer attention to community engagement strategies during peak social periods.

Dodworth’s crime rate in April 2023 (5.3 per 1,000) marked a 3.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem modest but reflects the concentrated nature of local incidents. When scaled to the population of 6,012 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 188 residents—a statistic that contextualizes the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, yet the disparity in specific crime categories—such as public order offences—reveals localized pressures that differ from national trends. The previous month’s rate, though slightly higher, suggests that April’s decline may be part of a broader seasonal pattern, with Easter-related activity influencing crime dynamics. For residents, the 1-in-188 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible benchmark for understanding risk, though the uneven distribution of offence types necessitates a nuanced view of local safety priorities.