Dodworth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Dodworth's overall crime rate in May 2024 remained 14.3% below the UK average at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a persistent trend of lower-than-national-level crime in the built-up area within Barnsley. The top crime category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 27.9% of all incidents at 12 reported cases, a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 that is 30% below the UK average. This category's lower-than-average rate may be influenced by the area's character as a largely residential and industrial zone with limited nightlife activity, which typically correlates with higher violent crime rates. Shoplifting emerged as the second most common offence, with 10 incidents reported at a rate of 1.7 per 1,000—166% above the UK average. This significant disparity likely reflects the presence of retail outlets in the area, which are common hotspots for such crimes. Other crime, at 5 incidents (0.8 per 1,000), also exceeded the UK average by 371%, suggesting a need for further analysis of these categories. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may have contributed to the rise in public order offences, which saw a 100% increase from April. However, the overall crime picture remains one of relative safety compared to national benchmarks, with property crime dominating the landscape at 55.8% of all reported incidents.

May 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns within Dodworth, with shoplifting and public order offences both surging by 100% compared to the previous month. This spike in shoplifting, now at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, is 166% above the UK average for the category, suggesting heightened activity in local retail areas. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained 30% below the UK average at 2.0 per 1,000, a consistent trend that may partly explain the area's overall lower crime rate. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 50% to 0.7 per 1,000, aligning with the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This contrast between rising property-related crimes and falling violent offences highlights a shifting balance in the crime mix, with property crime now accounting for 55.8% of all reported incidents compared to 27.9% for violent crime. The 100% increase in shoplifting, in particular, offers a concrete data point for local businesses to consider when planning security measures.

Dodworth's crime rate in May 2024 rose 26.3% from the previous month, climbing to 7.2 per 1,000 residents from 5.7 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, still places the area 14.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the fluctuating nature of local crime patterns. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 140 residents, a metric that provides context for residents assessing risk in their neighbourhood. This rate, while modest, underscores the importance of sustained community vigilance and police engagement, particularly given the spikes in shoplifting and public order offences observed in the month. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that, despite the increase, Dodworth remains a relatively safe area compared to national trends.