Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Polesworth and Dordon, a built-up area within North Warwickshire, maintained a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, marking a 22.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figures underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly in a region where rural characteristics often correlate with lower crime rates. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft (14.9%) and vehicle crime (12.8%). These figures align with patterns observed in semi-rural areas, where interpersonal conflicts and vehicle-related crimes tend to dominate over more urban-centric issues like shoplifting or public order disturbances. Seasonal context suggests that January’s shorter days and reduced retail activity may have dampened outdoor crimes, though the absence of major holidays could also contribute to a more stable environment. The area’s crime profile contrasts sharply with national averages for certain categories: violence and sexual offences in Polesworth and Dordon were 24% below the UK rate, while other theft and vehicle crime were significantly higher. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as the presence of older housing stock that increases vulnerability to vehicle crime or community dynamics that mitigate violent incidents. However, the relatively low overall rate remains consistent with the area’s character as a quieter, less densely populated part of Warwickshire, where crime prevention efforts and community cohesion likely play a role in maintaining lower levels of criminal activity.

January 2025 saw a 4.6% increase in Polesworth and Dordon’s crime rate compared to December 2024, rising from 5.2 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This uptick was driven by sharp spikes in specific categories: Other crime surged by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents), Public order offences doubled (from 0 to 4), and Burglary rose by 100% (from 2 to 4). These increases may indicate isolated incidents or shifts in criminal focus, though the absence of broader trends in other categories suggests no systemic escalation. Conversely, Vehicle crime dropped by 57.1% (from 14 to 6), potentially reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during colder months. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), which could be linked to the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours discouraging public disturbances. Violence and sexual offences remained 24% below the UK average, a trend that may be attributed to the area’s demographic makeup or local initiatives aimed at community safety. However, other theft and vehicle crime were significantly above the UK average, with the former 63% higher and the latter 71% higher. Residents may find the 400% rise in Other crime particularly concerning, though the small absolute numbers (from 1 to 5 incidents) suggest this category is unlikely to pose an immediate threat to public safety. These fluctuations highlight the need for continued monitoring of emerging crime patterns, particularly in categories showing sharp changes.

Polesworth and Dordon’s crime rate in January 2025 rose slightly to 5.5 per 1,000 residents from 5.2 per 1,000 in December 2024, reflecting a 4.6% monthly increase. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 2 crimes reported each day—a figure that, while low, underscores the area’s relatively stable security environment. When scaled to the local population of 8,599 residents, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 183 residents highlights the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it indicates that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in many comparable regions. The area’s performance against the UK average further reinforces this narrative: while violence and sexual offences were 24% below the national rate, other categories such as other theft and vehicle crime exceeded UK averages by 63% and 71% respectively. This divergence suggests that local factors—such as the distribution of properties, traffic patterns, or community engagement—may influence crime dynamics in ways distinct from national trends. The combination of low overall rates and localized spikes in specific categories illustrates the complexity of crime prevention in semi-rural areas, where targeted interventions may be more effective than broad-scale measures. Residents should note that while the monthly increase is statistically significant, the absolute numbers remain small, and the area continues to perform well relative to the UK in key safety indicators.