Dodworth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dodworth's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, 47.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, a pattern observed in smaller built-up areas within South Yorkshire. The breakdown of reported crimes highlights a balanced distribution between property and violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 45.5% of total crimes (10 incidents) and property crimes making up the remaining 54.5% (11 incidents). This split contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute 32% of all crimes. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these figures, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may curtail outdoor crimes. The area's built-up character within Barnsley—a post-industrial town with a mix of residential and commercial zones—may contribute to this balance, with local amenities and community structures influencing crime patterns. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the proximity to Barnsley's urban core could introduce variability in crime types, particularly around public transport hubs and local businesses. This month's data aligns with broader trends in similar areas, where community cohesion and targeted policing efforts have historically kept crime rates stable despite broader regional fluctuations.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was a 54.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 22 incidents in December 2024 to 10 in January. This decline, though significant, still leaves the category at 1.7 per 1,000 residents—32% below the UK average. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson saw a 50.0% increase, rising from 2 to 3 incidents, a trend that may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday property neglect or colder weather-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour plummeted by 83.3%, from 6 to 1 incident, a drop that could be linked to reduced public gatherings during the post-holiday period. The area's vehicle crime rate (0.3 per 1,000) remains 27% below the UK average, consistent with patterns in built-up areas where vehicle theft is often lower due to higher police visibility and community reporting. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with month-on-month changes often influenced by temporary factors like weather, events, or shifts in community activity. For residents, the sharp reduction in violence-related crimes offers a tangible reassurance, though the increase in criminal damage underscores the need for ongoing vigilance in property maintenance.

Dodworth's crime rate in January 2025 (3.7 per 1,000) marked a 51.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000, a drop that places the area firmly within a lower-risk category compared to the UK average. This reduction translates to a daily crime rate of approximately 0.7 per day (22 crimes over 31 days), a figure that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK's national average. On a monthly scale, the exposure rate of one crime per 273 residents provides context for residents: over the course of January, an individual in Dodworth had a 1-in-273 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. This statistic, when compared to the UK's broader exposure rates, illustrates the relative safety of Dodworth within its regional context. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes that, despite the 51.1% monthly decrease, the area's crime rate remains 47.9% below the UK average, a gap that suggests long-term factors—such as local policing strategies, community engagement, or economic stability—are contributing to sustained lower crime levels. These figures are particularly noteworthy for a built-up area within Barnsley, where crime rates typically reflect the interplay between urban density and rural proximity, making Dodworth's performance an outlier in the region's broader crime profile.