Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Polesworth and Dordon during June 2024 reveals a distinct pattern, with property-related incidents dominating the overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 — 25.6% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 23.1% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences at 17.3%, and shoplifting at 11.5%. This distribution suggests a focus on non-violent, community-level issues, potentially influenced by the area’s built-up character within North Warwickshire. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as June marks the start of summer, when increased foot traffic in local retail centres could contribute to higher shoplifting rates. The relatively low rate of violent crime, 60% below the UK average, aligns with the area’s likely quieter, lower-density profile, where community engagement and reduced anonymity may deter more serious offences. However, the sharp 200% increase in anti-social behaviour raises questions about potential pressures on local services or changes in social dynamics during the summer months. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the surge in property crimes highlights the need for targeted interventions in retail areas and public spaces.

June 2024 marked stark contrasts in crime trends, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour each surging by 200% compared to the previous month. This sharp increase in property-related incidents, particularly shoplifting, suggests a potential link to summer retail activity or changes in local foot traffic patterns. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 68.8%, possibly reflecting reduced car usage during warmer weather or improved security measures. Violent crime, however, remained consistently below the UK average, with 9 reported incidents — 60% fewer than the national rate of 2.8 per 1,000. This disparity may reflect the area’s character as a relatively quiet, low-density built-up zone, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced violent incidents. The drug-related crime category saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to three reported cases, a shift that deserves closer attention given its absence in prior months.

Polesworth and Dordon’s crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 6.2 per 1,000, a -1.8% decrease from the previous month’s 6.2 rate. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though localized trends within specific categories reveal more nuanced patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of minor incidents. When scaled to the population of 8,599 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 165 residents — a metric that, while not alarming, offers context for community awareness. This rate is lower than the UK average, yet the local breakdown shows divergences in specific crime types. For instance, vehicle crime, which fell by 68.8% month-on-month, contrasts with a 200% surge in anti-social behaviour. These variations highlight the need to examine individual categories to understand the area’s unique dynamics.