Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Polesworth and Dordon for May 2025, accounting for 37.3% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked reduction in overall crime is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up settlement within North Warwickshire, where community policing and low population density may contribute to lower rates. The prominence of violence and sexual offences, which occur at a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 (8% below the UK average), suggests patterns linked to seasonal factors. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely increase outdoor socialising, which may partly explain the higher incidence of such crimes. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, comprising 18.6% of all reports, and occurs at 1.3 per 1,000 (8% below the UK average), further indicating a correlation with public spaces and community interaction. In contrast, property crimes account for 29.3% of total incidents, with vehicle crime rising to 0.8 per 1,000 (100% above the UK average), reflecting increased vehicle presence in local areas during the month. These patterns highlight the interplay between seasonal activity and local geography in shaping crime trends, even as the area maintains a relatively safe profile compared to national benchmarks.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 2 to 8 cases) and vehicle crime rising 133.3% (from 3 to 7). This sharp increase in public order incidents, occurring at 0.9 per 1,000 (55% above the UK average), may reflect the impact of bank holidays and extended evening hours, which could amplify social interactions in public spaces. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped 66.7% (from 12 to 4), aligning with a 17% reduction below the UK average. This decline may be linked to seasonal shifts, as warmer weather and fewer outdoor gatherings in April could have reduced opportunities for such crimes. Shoplifting also fell 57.1% (from 7 to 3), occurring at 0.4 per 1,000 (40% below the UK average), due to fewer retail-focused activities during the month. Burglary increased by 100% (from 0 to 1), though it remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These divergent trends underscore how specific local factors—such as community policing efforts, seasonal patterns, and demographic characteristics—interact to influence crime rates in distinct ways.

The crime rate in Polesworth and Dordon for May 2025 (6.9 per 1,000) represents a 16.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 8,599, this equates to one reported crime for every 146 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure of how infrequent crime is in the area relative to its population size, suggesting a relatively secure environment for residents. The reduction from April to May may also be attributed to the seasonal rhythm of the region, where increased daylight hours and community engagement during the spring months could deter certain types of crime. While the area’s crime rate remains below the UK average, the fluctuations in specific categories—such as the sharp rise in public order offences—highlight the need for ongoing analysis of local trends and their potential drivers.