Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Polesworth and Dordon record a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 17.1% below the UK average of 7.0. This relatively low rate contrasts with national trends, reflecting the built-up area’s character as a commuter-focused community with limited nightlife and commercial density. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44% of all reported incidents (22 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (20%, 10 cases) and other theft (10%, 5 cases). Seasonal factors appear to have influenced the crime profile: the Christmas shopping period, combined with darker evenings and holiday-related absences, may have contributed to increased opportunities for property crimes. Violent crime rates in the area (2.6 per 1,000) align closely with the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or police presence are not significantly diverging from national patterns. Anti-social behaviour, however, remains 29% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s mix of residential and light industrial land use, which may create spaces where such incidents are more likely to occur. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.4 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average could indicate effective community policing or lower exposure to high-risk environments such as major transport hubs or dense retail zones. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile shaped by both local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with the area’s lower-than-average crime rate offering a contrast to more densely populated urban centres.

December 2025 marked a sharp 400% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from 1 to 5 incidents—a jump that outpaced all other categories. This surge, while small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity during the Christmas shopping period or increased opportunities in residential areas with unsecured property. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 40% (from 5 to 3 cases), possibly due to reduced car usage during the holiday season or improved vehicle security measures. The area’s violent crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) matched the UK average for this category, but anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) was 29% higher than the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), suggesting that local social dynamics or environmental factors may contribute to this disparity. Burglary (0.4 per 1,000) was 43% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), influenced by the area’s built-up nature and the presence of homes that may be left unoccupied during holidays. A resident might find the 400% spike in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a sudden shift in crime patterns that could warrant further local awareness campaigns. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (0.2 per 1,000) were 62% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), due to lower youth population density or effective community prevention efforts.

The crime rate in Polesworth and Dordon rose 51.3% from 3.8 per 1,000 in November 2025 to 5.8 per 1,000 in December 2025, indicating a significant monthly increase. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in December—a figure that, while low, may have been influenced by the holiday season’s unique dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. Given the population of 8,599, this suggests that the area’s crime rate remains relatively manageable for its size. increase from the previous month warrants attention. The comparison to the UK average highlights that Polesworth and Dordon’s overall rate is still 17.1% below the national figure, a gap that may be attributed to the area’s commuter-focused nature and limited nightlife. However, the rise in December compared to November indicates that seasonal factors such as reduced visibility, increased alcohol consumption during festive events, or the temporary absence of households during holidays could have temporarily disrupted local crime suppression efforts. This monthly fluctuation underscores the importance of maintaining consistent policing and community engagement strategies, even during periods of apparent stability.