Polesworth and Dordon Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

January 2026 saw Polesworth and Dordon report a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 11.8% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure reflects a marked increase from the previous month and signals a concerning trend for the built-up area within North Warwickshire. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.3% of all reported crimes. This category's rate of 4.0 per 1,000 was 60% higher than the UK average, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local safety measures or community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.4% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000—29% above the national average. Other theft and vehicle crime also exceeded UK norms, indicating possible challenges in property security. The seasonal context of January, with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, may have contributed to the shift in crime patterns, though the surge in violent crimes remains unexplained by typical seasonal trends. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories, particularly violence and anti-social behaviour, which dominate the local crime profile. The area's relatively low rates of drug-related crimes and shoplifting, 64% and 82% below UK averages respectively, suggest that certain community characteristics may mitigate these specific risks.

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 52.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone was 60% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the area's performance in other categories. The most significant month-on-month increase occurred in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 150% from two incidents in the previous month to five in January. This spike may reflect seasonal factors, such as colder weather increasing the likelihood of property damage or disputes over heating. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7%, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic during the post-holiday period. The area's drug-related crimes dropped by 50% compared to December, though this remains 64% below the UK average. Residents may find the 150% rise in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it highlights vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or community cohesion.

Polesworth and Dordon's crime rate rose to 7.6 per 1,000 in January 2026, a 30.1% increase from the previous month's 5.8 per 1,000. This marks the highest monthly rate recorded in the area since data collection began. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes each day, translating to one crime for every 132 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places the area in a higher risk bracket compared to many similarly sized communities. The population context reveals that each resident faces a 1-in-132 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during January, a figure that could influence local perceptions of safety. While the daily crime count is a local metric without a UK-wide equivalent, the population-scaled perspective highlights the need for community-focused policing strategies. The shift from the previous month's rate underscores a growing concern that may warrant targeted interventions.