Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Polesworth and Dordon's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 10.6 per 1,000 residents, 27.7% above the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure, which marks a stark departure from the UK's broader crime profile, is driven by an unusual concentration of property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) accounted for 29.7% of total crimes, slightly above the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000). However, the most striking outlier was vehicle crime, which reached 26 incidents—525% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly may be linked to the area's built-up nature and the summer season's influence, which typically brings increased traffic and vehicle-related activity. Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also rose sharply, reflecting the challenges of managing public spaces during peak tourist periods. The seasonal context of July—schools out, festivals, and outdoor events—likely contributed to these patterns, as increased footfall and social interactions create opportunities for certain types of crime. While violent crime remains a concern, the disproportionate emphasis on property offences suggests that local factors, such as the presence of retail or industrial zones, may play a role. The UK average for vehicle crime is exceptionally low, which may indicate that Polesworth and Dordon's infrastructure or geography makes it more vulnerable to such incidents. This data underscores the need for targeted measures to address the specific vulnerabilities of the area during peak summer months.

July 2023 saw unprecedented spikes in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime rising from six to 26 incidents—a 333.3% increase—despite the UK average for this category being just 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect heightened traffic during summer festivals or increased vehicle movement in the area. Public order offences also surged by 300%, rising from one to four incidents, a trend consistent with the season's peak in outdoor events and tourism. Anti-social behaviour, which rose by 140% from five to 12 cases, aligns with the influx of visitors and the challenges of managing public spaces during school holidays. Criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, from four to one incident, possibly due to the absence of school-related activities or fewer opportunities for such crimes during the summer. These shifts in crime mix—particularly the dominance of property-related offences (61%) over violent crimes (30%)—highlight a stark contrast to the UK's broader crime profile, where violence and sexual offences typically account for a larger share.

Polesworth and Dordon's crime rate in July 2023 (10.6 per 1,000 residents) marks an 89.6% increase from June 2023's rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This surge places the area 27.7% above the UK average, a gap that underscores the need for localized analysis. Daily, the area experiences roughly three crimes per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high in absolute terms, reflects a persistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 94 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualized against the area's population of 8,599, highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. This ratio is particularly striking given the area's built-up character, which may contribute to higher visibility of certain crimes, such as vehicle-related offences. The contrast with the UK average also raises questions about whether local factors—such as seasonal tourism or event-driven activity—play a role in the disparity. However, without further data on regional variations within the UK, this remains speculative.