Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Polesworth and Dordon for May 2023, accounting for 34.1% of all reported crimes. At 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 36.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk of crime compared to national trends. The breakdown shows that 15 incidents of violence and sexual offences were recorded, followed by 8 cases of anti-social behaviour and 6 vehicle crimes. This pattern aligns with the area’s likely character as a semi-rural built-up area within North Warwickshire, where lower population density and community cohesion may contribute to reduced violent crime rates. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced the rise in public order and anti-social behaviour incidents, though these remain below the UK average. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (15 vs 19 total crimes) contrasts with typical urban centres, where property crimes often dominate. This suggests that local dynamics, such as community policing efforts or demographic composition, may play a role in shaping crime patterns. The relatively low vehicle crime rate (0.7 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 highlights an anomaly that could warrant further exploration, though the 56% above UK average figure requires contextual analysis. Overall, the data illustrates a crime picture shaped by both geographic and seasonal influences, with violence and sexual offences as the primary driver of reported incidents.

May 2023 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, and a 100% jump in shoplifting cases, doubling from 2 to 4. These sharp rises contrast with a 66.7% drop in burglary, which fell from 3 to 1, and a 52.9% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from 17 to 8. The area’s vehicle crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents is 56% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, though shoplifting remains only 2% above the national average. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as increased vehicle movement during May’s longer evenings or targeted retail activity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both significantly below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 32% below and public order offences at 70% below. These figures suggest that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be effective in reducing such crimes. For residents, the 200% increase in vehicle crime highlights the need for heightened vigilance around car parks and driveways, particularly during late evenings. The overall crime mix shows a 34.1% share of violent crimes compared to 39% nationally, indicating a lower proportion of violent incidents relative to the UK average, which could be linked to the area’s rural-urban blend and demographic profile.

The crime rate in Polesworth and Dordon for May 2023 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 25.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9 per 1,000. This decline places the area’s current monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 195 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the local population. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that, while specific to Polesworth and Dordon, offers residents a concrete sense of risk relative to their daily lives. When compared to the UK average, the area’s overall crime rate remains 36.3% below the national figure, reinforcing its position as a relatively safe place compared to other regions. The population context further highlights this safety: with 8,599 residents, the 44 total crimes reported in May equate to a manageable scale of incidents for a community of that size. This comparison underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures or the influence of geographic factors, such as lower population density or stronger community ties. The 25.4% monthly decline also suggests that efforts to address crime, whether through policing or community engagement, may be yielding results, though the 200% rise in vehicle crime indicates the need for targeted interventions in specific areas.