Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime rate in Polesworth and Dordon for January 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 44.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This continued trend of lower-than-national crime levels reflects the area’s character as a low-density built-up region within North Warwickshire, where community cohesion and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.9%) and public order offences (8.6%). These figures contrast with the UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are 2.6 per 1,000 residents and anti-social behaviour is 1.0 per 1,000. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which can curb shoplifting and other outdoor crimes. The area’s lower crime rates may also be influenced by its rural-adjacent setting, where open spaces and smaller populations can limit the prevalence of certain offences. However, the rise in public order offences compared to December suggests that local conditions — such as weather or community events — may have temporarily altered crime dynamics. Overall, the data illustrates a generally safe environment, with violent crime remaining well below national benchmarks and property-related offences showing significant declines.

January 2024 saw sharp contrasts in crime trends, with public order offences surging by 200% compared to December, rising from one to three incidents. This increase may reflect heightened community tensions during colder weather or shifts in local gatherings. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, climbing to eight incidents from four, suggesting potential links to post-holiday social dynamics. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime both fell sharply — shoplifting dropped by 66.7% (from six to two incidents) and vehicle crime by 77.8% (from nine to two). These declines align with seasonal trends, as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours likely curbed opportunistic theft. Violence and sexual offences remained 42% below the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, highlighting the area’s consistently lower violent crime profile. For residents, the drop in vehicle crime may be particularly relevant, as it suggests fewer incidents involving parked cars in local streets.

Polesworth and Dordon's crime rate in January 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 33.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of post-holiday periods, when retail footfall and outdoor activity levels drop. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day during January, reflecting a low overall crime burden compared to national averages. Monthly exposure data shows that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 246 residents — a figure that underscores the area’s relatively safe environment. When scaled to the local population of 8,599, this means fewer residents are likely to encounter crime than in areas with higher rates. The drop from December’s rate may also reflect the typical winter slowdown in certain crime types, such as vehicle crime and shoplifting, which saw significant decreases in January. These patterns suggest that the area’s crime profile is shaped by both seasonal rhythms and its geographic character as a low-density built-up area.