Dodworth Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dodworth's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, 2.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while not dramatically different from national trends, reveals a distinct pattern shaped by local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.6% of all crimes, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category. Shoplifting, at 15.6% of total crimes, was 82% above the UK average, suggesting a strong correlation with the area's retail presence and proximity to Barnsley's commercial hubs. Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, was 40% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's tight-knit community structure and limited public spaces. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: the Easter holiday period, combined with spring's increasing daylight, likely contributed to higher foot traffic in local shops and public areas. However, the absence of a major event or demographic shift means local characteristics — such as the built-up nature of Dodworth and its integration with Barnsley's urban fabric — are likely the primary drivers. The rate of violent crime, while elevated compared to the UK average, remains within a range consistent with other similar-sized towns in South Yorkshire. The data also shows a notable absence of vehicle crime, which was 21% below the UK average, due to the area's limited car parking and higher pedestrian activity. These findings illustrate a community where retail and social interactions are central to crime patterns, but where the overall rate remains comparatively low.

April saw a 300% increase in public order offences, rising from one to four incidents, a sharp shift that may reflect heightened foot traffic during the Easter period. Possession of weapons, a category typically rare in Dodworth, jumped from zero to one report — 186% above the UK average. This anomaly contrasts with the 33% drop in vehicle crime, possibly linked to reduced car theft during spring as daylight hours increase. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking imbalance: violence and sexual offences (35.6% of total) and shoplifting (15.6%) dominated, while anti-social behaviour (11.1%) fell 40% below the UK average. This mix suggests a tension between community safety and commercial activity, with retail theft and personal safety concerns overshadowing other categories. Residents might find the 82% spike in shoplifting, from 0.7 to 1.2 per 1,000, particularly noteworthy given Dodworth's proximity to Barnsley's shopping districts.

Dodworth's crime rate in April 2025 rose 7.2% from March's 7.0 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents, a modest uptick against a backdrop of generally stable trends. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a figure consistent with the area's compact built-up character and limited public spaces. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 134 residents, a ratio that places Dodworth's monthly exposure slightly below the UK average for similar-sized communities. This rate, while not alarming, reflects the area's proximity to Barnsley's urban core, where transient populations and retail corridors can influence crime dynamics. The increase in violent crime and sexual offences compared to March may partly explain the rise, though the absence of major events or demographic shifts suggests local factors are at play. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Dodworth remains a relatively low-crime area, with most residents experiencing no direct impact from crime during the month.