Dodworth Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dodworth's crime profile in March 2025 reveals a notable shift in the balance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating at 45.2% of total incidents. The overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 10.3% below the UK average of 7.8, a consistent trend that reflects the area's relatively low crime environment. This month's data highlights violence and sexual offences as the most prevalent category, with 19 incidents (3.2 per 1,000) that exceed the UK average by 17%—a figure that may be influenced by the area's built-up character and the transition to spring, which typically sees increased evening activity. Anti-social behaviour, while still present (6 incidents), remains 20% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing efforts in this category. Seasonal factors may also play a role in the distribution of crime types: as evenings lengthen and clocks change, the likelihood of incidents occurring in public spaces may increase, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or social activity. The relatively low rate of property crime (15 incidents) compared to violent crime indicates a possible shift in criminal focus, though this may also be influenced by the small absolute numbers reported. The area's position within Barnsley, a town with historical industrial roots, may contribute to this dynamic, as built-up areas often see a mix of crime types influenced by both residential and commercial activity.

The balance of crime types in March 2025 shows a marked shift towards violent crime, with 19 incidents (45.2% of total) compared to 15 property crimes. This reversal of the usual property-crime dominance may partly explain the 17% increase in violent crime relative to the UK average, where the rate stands at 2.7 per 1,000. The rise in violent offences, particularly violence and sexual offences, contrasts with the 20% UK-wide deficit in anti-social behaviour, which dropped to 1.0 per 1,000 in Dodworth. Specific month-on-month changes reveal three categories with 100% increases: drugs (from 0 to 1), vehicle crime (from 0 to 3), and burglary (from 0 to 1). These spikes, while small in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns worth monitoring, especially given the seasonal context of longer evenings and the transition to spring. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 40% (from 5 to 3), suggesting a possible seasonal dip in disorder-related incidents.

Dodworth's crime rate in March 2025 rose 10.6% from February's 6.3 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend after a period of relative stability. This increase, though modest, places the area's monthly crime rate at 1-in-143 residents for the month—a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that abstract statistics often fail to convey. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 1 crime reported every 31 days, a localised measure that reflects the sparse distribution of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 6,012. This low daily frequency contrasts with the monthly exposure statistic, which highlights that over the course of March, the likelihood of encountering a reported crime was 1 in 143 residents. This comparison underscores how crime remains a relatively rare occurrence in Dodworth compared to the UK average, even as the rate has edged higher this month. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the 10.6% increase, the absolute number of crimes (42) remains small in proportion to the area's size, a factor that may partly explain the modest impact of this shift on residents' daily lives.