Dodworth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dodworth’s overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 places it 20.5% below the UK average of 7.3, a position that reflects the area’s distinct characteristics. This built-up area within Barnsley, likely shaped by its post-industrial heritage and suburban layout, exhibits a crime profile that diverges from the national picture in notable ways. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 31.4% of total), followed closely by anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 31.4%). While violence and sexual offences were 30% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour stood 70% above the national figure of 1.1 per 1,000, a disparity that may stem from local factors such as community dynamics or policing priorities. The third most common crime, burglary (5 incidents, 14.3%), was 167% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a figure that could be influenced by the area’s housing stock or socioeconomic conditions. November’s seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—likely contributed to the rise in violence and anti-social behaviour, as darker evenings and increased foot traffic in retail areas may create environments conducive to such incidents. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) and other theft (0.2 per 1,000) suggest that the area’s infrastructure and community engagement efforts may be effective in mitigating these types of offences. This snapshot of Dodworth’s crime profile reveals a mix of strengths and challenges, with the area performing well against national averages in some categories while requiring targeted interventions in others.

November saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with other theft increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1) and burglary rising by 100% (from 0 to 5). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging trends that warrant closer attention. Violence and sexual offences rose by 22.2% compared to October, a change consistent with the seasonal context of darker evenings and Bonfire Night events. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 25% (from 4 to 3), possibly linked to reduced traffic or increased patrols around high-traffic areas. Anti-social behaviour, while decreasing by 15.4% (from 13 to 11), still remained 70% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 30% below average for violence and sexual offences. This divergence highlights the area’s complex crime profile, where some categories align with national trends while others deviate sharply. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary may signal a need for heightened awareness, particularly in areas with vacant properties or high foot traffic.

Dodworth’s crime rate remained stable at 5.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or dips in criminal activity, though local patterns remain distinct from national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 172 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, highlighting that the vast majority of the population are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. The area’s population of 6,012 further contextualises these figures, showing that even with 35 total crimes, the per capita impact remains minimal. This stability, combined with the area’s position well below the national average, underscores Dodworth’s unique position within the UK crime profile.