Dodworth Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In a community of just over 6,000 residents, August 2024 saw 46 crimes reported, translating to a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 people — 6.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, masks significant variations across crime types. Anti-social behaviour dominated with 13 incidents (28.3% of all crimes), a rate 53% higher than the UK average. This category's prominence may reflect local factors such as increased social activity during the summer months. Violence and sexual offences, at 10 incidents (21.7% of total crimes), were lower than the UK average, with a 37% gap. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — may have influenced patterns, as empty homes during the summer could have increased burglary risks. However, this was not reflected in the data, as burglary rates (0.7 per 1,000) were 119% above the UK average, suggesting other factors such as local property characteristics or policing activity may play a role. The breakdown also showed shoplifting at 0.7 per 1,000 (1% below UK average), indicating a relatively balanced retail crime profile compared to national trends. These figures illustrate a combination of local conditions and broader national patterns, requiring careful interpretation to avoid overgeneralisation.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in drug-related offences (100% rise) and burglary (100% rise), though these were offset by significant declines in public order offences (-85.7%) and other theft (-50%). Anti-social behaviour remained the dominant category, accounting for 28.3% of all crimes, with a rate 53% above the UK average. This contrasted with violence and sexual offences, which were 37% below the UK average. The 7.7 per 1,000 crime rate for Dodworth was 6.1% lower than the UK's 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting a mixed picture where some categories deviate sharply from national trends. The 100% increase in burglary may be linked to August's peak holiday season, when vacant homes could be more vulnerable.

Dodworth's crime rate in August 2024 (7.7 per 1,000 residents) marked a 32.4% decrease from July's 11.3 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. This decline, when contextualised against daily activity, translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the area's 6,012 residents. Over the course of the month, this equates to one crime for every 131 residents, a figure that provides a tangible sense of risk exposure for local households. The reduction contrasts with the previous month's higher rate, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the waning summer holiday period, which may have reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the monthly exposure statistic underscores that while the overall rate is lower, the impact of crime remains a consistent presence in daily life, requiring continued community vigilance and engagement with local policing initiatives.