Dodworth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Dodworth's November 2024 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places it 10.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, marking a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels in this built-up area within Barnsley. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.3% of all incidents, though this rate remains 22% below the UK average. Other theft (17.1% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (12.2%) followed, with the former significantly exceeding the UK average by 118%. This contrast may reflect local factors such as increased retail activity during Black Friday or community-specific patterns in property crime. Seasonal context also plays a role: November's darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night could influence crime trends, though the overall rate remains relatively stable. The balance between violent and property crimes shows no stark shift compared to previous months, suggesting that underlying socio-economic factors—such as the area's industrial heritage and commuter demographics—continue to shape crime patterns. While the rate of violent crime is lower than the UK average, the disproportionate rise in other theft highlights areas for targeted intervention, particularly in securing high-value items during peak shopping periods.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in other theft, rising from zero to seven incidents—a sharp departure from October's figures. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes (from zero to three) and other crime (from one to two), underscores a shift in criminal activity. Conversely, vehicle crime and burglary both fell by two-thirds (from seven to two), possibly linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced public spaces usage. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (29.3% of total crimes), remained 22% below the UK average, suggesting localised differences in crime dynamics. The significant 118% increase in other theft compared to the UK average highlights a unique challenge for Dodworth, which may reflect specific local conditions such as unsecured properties or targeted retail areas.

Dodworth's November 2024 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This local figure translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the 30-day period, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 6,012 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 147 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, it remains a useful metric for residents to gauge local safety. The drop in vehicle crime and burglary—each falling by two-thirds—suggests potential shifts in criminal activity patterns without further analysis. These changes may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings, or adjustments in policing focus.