Dinnington (Rotherham) Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2023, Dinnington (Rotherham) recorded 104 crimes across its population of 14,160 residents, translating to a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 individuals. This rate places the area 1.4% above the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a marginal but notable deviation. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (25 incidents, 24% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (24 incidents, 23.1%) and vehicle crime (17 incidents, 16.4%). These figures reflect the area’s position as a built-up zone within Rotherham, where proximity to urban centres and seasonal dynamics such as Christmas shopping and dark evenings likely contribute to higher crime volumes. Violence and sexual offences, though significant, were 31% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community measures in mitigating violent crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime were substantially above national averages, with the former 83% higher and the latter 167% higher. These disparities may be linked to the area’s characteristics, such as its residential density and exposure to commuter traffic, which could increase opportunities for anti-social acts and vehicle-related offences. The seasonal context of December—marked by holiday gatherings, reduced daylight, and increased foot traffic—also likely influenced crime patterns, with incidents driven by transient populations or heightened social interactions. While the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the breakdown of crime types illustrates a combination of local factors and national trends, warranting ongoing analysis to address areas of concern.

December 2023 saw dramatic increases in certain crime categories, with robbery rising by 400% from one incident to five. This sharp jump, though still low in absolute terms, may reflect heightened vulnerability during the festive season, when homes are often unoccupied or left unattended. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 242.9%, reaching 24 incidents—significantly above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, which suggests local factors such as overcrowding or holiday-related tensions may be at play. Conversely, some categories declined, including other theft, which fell by 50% to three incidents, and other crime, which also dropped by half. These decreases could indicate successful community initiatives or temporary shifts in criminal activity. Vehicle crime remained elevated at 17 incidents, 167% above the UK average, linked to the area’s proximity to major roads or parking hubs.

Dinnington (Rotherham) recorded a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents in December 2023, a 7.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.9. This upward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when darker evenings and holiday-related activity may contribute to higher crime volumes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents even in a relatively small built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 14,160, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 136 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is slightly higher than the UK average, the local context—such as the proximity to Rotherham’s urban core and seasonal fluctuations—likely plays a role in shaping these numbers. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the importance of targeted community engagement during periods of heightened activity, such as Christmas shopping and festive gatherings.