Dinnington Rotherham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Dinnington (Rotherham) experienced a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, placing it 8.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, the highest recorded for the area this year, highlights a stark contrast with the UK’s broader trend. The most significant outlier was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33.9% of all crimes—14% above the UK average. This category, along with anti-social behaviour (39% above the UK average) and vehicle crime (124% above), dominated the monthly tally. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, saw 28 incidents, reflecting patterns often linked to densely populated urban areas where community tensions may escalate during summer months. Vehicle crime, at 16 incidents, was particularly striking, far exceeding the UK’s 0.5 per 1,000 average. This could be attributed to August’s peak holiday season, which may have left more vehicles unattended in residential or commercial zones. Meanwhile, public order and shoplifting fell below the UK average, with the latter dropping 33.3% from July. Seasonal factors, such as increased tourism and the associated movement of people, may have contributed to the spikes in violence and vehicle crime. The data underscores a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, warranting further observation in subsequent months.

August 2023 marked sharp increases in vehicle crime and possession of weapons, with the latter doubling from one to two incidents. Vehicle crime also doubled, rising from eight to 16 cases, a 100% month-on-month jump that far outpaces the UK average by 124%. These spikes contrast with declines in public order offences and shoplifting, which fell by 58.3% and 33.3% respectively. The shift in crime mix reveals a notable departure from previous months, with property-related offences (vehicle crime, burglary) surging while violent crimes (violence and sexual offences) maintained a consistent share of total incidents. For residents, the surge in vehicle crime—a category 124% above the UK average—may signal heightened vulnerability in local car parks or transport hubs, though no direct cause has been identified. The 66.7% rise in other theft also merits attention, suggesting potential shifts in criminal focus.

Dinnington (Rotherham) recorded a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, an 11.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This upward trend suggests a shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 114 residents, highlighting the proportion of the community affected. This monthly aggregate does not account for daily fluctuations, but it offers a snapshot of the area’s crime profile relative to its size. The increase in overall crime rate, combined with specific category shifts, raises questions about whether seasonal factors—such as August’s peak holiday activity—may have influenced local patterns.