Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Polesworth and Dordon recorded a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, placing it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics, with the area’s built-up character and rural influences likely shaping its crime profile. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (25.9% of total), anti-social behaviour (25.9%), and vehicle crime (10.3%), each of which presents distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, are 41% below the UK average, a figure that may be partly attributed to the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing efforts. However, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both exceeded UK averages, with the latter showing a 79% gap compared to the UK’s 0.4 per 1,000. August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributed to increased vehicle crime due to higher traffic volumes and temporary increases in unsecured vehicles. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) aligns with the area’s limited retail presence compared to larger urban centres. These patterns suggest that while Polesworth and Dordon remains a safer area overall, targeted interventions may be necessary to address the above-average rates in specific categories. The seasonal context of August—marked by increased tourism and empty homes—also appears to influence burglary rates, though this category remained stable month-on-month. Overall, the data illustrates a nuanced picture of crime in a smaller built-up area, where local conditions and seasonal shifts interact to shape the crime profile.

The most significant decrease this month was in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 28.6% from 21 to 15 incidents. This drop may partly explain the overall rate being 17.3% below the UK average, a trend that contrasts with the 41% below UK average for this category, which stands at 1.7 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 2.9 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 200%, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, a spike that aligns with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, potentially increasing traffic and vehicle exposure. Other theft also saw a dramatic increase, jumping 400% from 1 to 5 cases, though this remains a small number in absolute terms. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and burglary both exceeded UK averages by 16% and 159%, respectively, highlighting areas where local conditions—such as the area’s built-up character—may intersect with crime patterns. For residents, the 50% reduction in shoplifting from 2 to 1 incident offers a concrete example of how targeted measures or seasonal changes might influence specific crime types.

August 2025 saw a slight decline in the area’s crime rate, dropping from 6.9 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents—a 1.7% reduction, indicating a stable trend compared to the previous month. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with historical patterns for this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 8,599, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 148 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Polesworth and Dordon compared to larger urban centres. While this local data does not directly compare to UK-wide daily figures, the monthly exposure rate aligns with the area’s character as a smaller, largely rural-influenced built-up area, where community engagement and lower population density may contribute to lower crime visibility. This context is critical for residents seeking to understand their local safety profile in relation to broader national trends.