Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 saw Polesworth and Dordon record a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 3.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This modestly lower rate, while not eliminating concerns, suggests a generally stable crime profile for the built-up area within North Warwickshire. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (32.4% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (26.5%), and shoplifting (10.3%)—reflect a mix of challenges, with anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime exceeding UK averages. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may partly explain the 57.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, as well as the 260% surge in anti-social behaviour, potentially linked to increased transient populations or disrupted routines. However, the area’s crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average for violent crimes, where it stands at 2.6 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 2.7 per 1,000. This could be attributed to the area’s relatively rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. The rise in anti-social behaviour, however, contrasts with the UK’s average, suggesting localised factors such as the influence of seasonal tourism or the dynamics of a small, closely-knit community. While shoplifting and vehicle crime both exceed UK averages, the overall rate remains manageable, indicating that targeted interventions or seasonal patterns may be at play. The data highlights a combination of local characteristics and national trends, with August’s crime picture illustrating both resilience and areas for improvement.

August 2024 marked stark contrasts in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour leaping by 260% (from 5 to 18 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 3 to 6). These increases, particularly in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 26.5% of all crimes, may partly explain the overall rise in the area’s crime rate. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 57.1%, though they remain 3% below the UK average. Conversely, other crime and burglary both declined—other crime fell by 50% (from 4 to 2) and burglary dropped by 25% (from 4 to 3)—suggesting targeted efforts or seasonal factors may have had an impact. Anti-social behaviour’s 46% above the UK average (1.4 vs 2.1 per 1,000) highlights a localised challenge, while shoplifting and vehicle crime both exceeded UK rates by 13% and 56% respectively. These figures indicate that while some areas of the crime picture improved, others demand closer attention.

The crime rate in Polesworth and Dordon rose sharply in August 2024 compared to the previous month, jumping from 5.4 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents—a 47.9% increase. This surge, while significant, remains 3.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported crimes per day, a figure that, while manageable, underscores the need for vigilance in a small, closely-knit community. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 126 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 8,599, suggests a relatively low overall risk but highlights pockets of concern. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s small size means even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can appear proportionally larger, a factor that should be considered when interpreting trends. This contrast between absolute and relative measures is critical for understanding the local impact of crime.