Dodworth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dodworth's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1. This performance reflects a combination of seasonal dynamics and local initiatives. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and shoplifting (11.9%). The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, extended daylight hours, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributed to patterns observed in anti-social behaviour and property crimes. While violence and sexual offences remained consistent with previous months, the drop in shoplifting may align with improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during public holidays. Anti-social behaviour, which often correlates with alcohol-related incidents in public spaces, remained 8% below the UK average. The area's built-up character within Barnsley, a historically industrial town, may influence crime profiles, with retail hubs and public transport nodes driving specific offence types. However, the overall decline in crime relative to the UK average suggests effective local policing strategies or community engagement efforts may be contributing factors. These findings highlight the importance of contextualising crime data within both geographical and temporal frameworks to avoid overgeneralisations.

May 2025 saw significant reductions in shoplifting (28.6% decrease) and other theft (66.7% decrease), though these were offset by sharp rises in burglary (+100%) and robbery (+100%). The 19% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.8 vs 0.7 per 1,000) contrasts with the 79% above UK average rate for burglary (0.5 vs 0.3 per 1,000), indicating divergent local pressures. Anti-social behaviour, while down 25% from April, remained 8% below the UK average, potentially reflecting successful community policing efforts in Dodworth's public spaces. The 212% increase in 'other crime' (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.2 per 1,000) raises questions about underreported or emerging offence categories. Residents might find the 1.3% drop in vehicle crime (2 incidents) reassuring, though this remains 25% below the UK average. The month-on-month shift from property crimes (15) to violent crimes (16) signals a notable balance change, with violence and sexual offences now comprising nearly 40% of all incidents. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of local crime trends against both national benchmarks and seasonal variables.

Dodworth's crime rate in May 2025 (7.0 per 1,000) represented a 6.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.5, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This equates to approximately 1 reported crime per day across the built-up area's 6,012 residents, a figure that may appear modest but reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contrasts sharply with the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. When scaled to population size, Dodworth's performance highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions in a community with historical industrial challenges. The daily crime count—1 incident per day—suggests a level of stability that may be attributed to consistent policing presence in key locations such as the town centre and transport hubs. However, the 79% increase in burglary compared to the UK average (0.5 vs 0.3 per 1,000) indicates a vulnerability in residential security that warrants further attention. These figures illustrate how local crime dynamics can deviate from national trends, requiring tailored approaches that balance generalised strategies with community-specific needs.