Dodworth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a continuation of Dodworth’s trend toward lower crime rates, with an overall rate of 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents — 24.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a sustained decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.3 per 1,000, representing a 20.5% decrease. The area’s crime profile remains distinct, with anti-social behaviour accounting for 37.1% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (25.7%) and criminal damage and arson (11.4%). These patterns align with Dodworth’s character as a built-up area within Barnsley, where community dynamics and local infrastructure shape crime trends. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data: the clocks going back in October extended evening darkness, a period historically associated with increased anti-social behaviour. However, the overall reduction in crime suggests effective policing or community initiatives may be contributing to the trend. Violence and sexual offences — typically higher in urban centres — fell 18.2% month-on-month, possibly linked to targeted interventions or seasonal shifts in activity. The data also highlights a sharp contrast between local and national averages: while anti-social behaviour in Dodworth is 75% above the UK average, violent crime here is 44% below, illustrating the area’s unique crime profile. This divergence underscores the importance of localized analysis rather than broad generalizations about urban crime. The seasonal context of Halloween and darker evenings may have amplified anti-social behaviour, yet the overall decline in crime suggests that underlying factors — such as community cohesion or police presence — may be counteracting these pressures.

The most striking change in October 2025 was a 300% surge in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This jump, while significant, remains below the UK average for vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) by 67%, suggesting local factors such as parking patterns or vehicle security measures may be influencing the figure. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, from 4 to 2 incidents, a reduction that aligns with the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) and may reflect seasonal shopping patterns or increased retail security. Public order offences also dropped by 25%, from 4 to 3, though they remain 6% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences — a category often linked to nightlife activity — decreased by 18.2%, indicating effective policing during October’s shorter evenings or reduced social gatherings. Anti-social behaviour, however, dominated the crime profile, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 — 75% above the UK average. This disparity may be attributable to Dodworth’s built-up character, where community density and local amenities could contribute to higher incidents of noise disputes or public disturbances. Residents might find the 24.7% gap below the UK average reassuring, though the elevated anti-social behaviour rate warrants attention for local authorities.

Dodworth’s October 2025 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents represents a 20.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.3 per 1,000, a drop that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 172 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, provides context for residents: in a population of 6,012, the average resident would experience a crime once every 172 people. Daily crime counts in Dodworth averaged just 1.1 per day, a rate significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided for daily comparisons. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Dodworth’s crime rate remains well below national levels, despite the area’s built-up nature. This contrast with the UK average is particularly evident in violent crime, which in Dodworth is 44% below the national rate (2.7 per 1,000). However, the area’s anti-social behaviour rate — 2.2 per 1,000 — is 75% above the UK average, suggesting localized challenges in managing community conduct. The 20.5% month-on-month decline reinforces the area’s recent trajectory toward lower crime, though the persistence of elevated anti-social behaviour rates indicates ongoing work is needed to address this specific category. These figures underscore the importance of localized policing strategies and community engagement in maintaining Dodworth’s current safety levels.