Dinnington Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 revealed a striking anomaly in Dinnington's crime profile: 'Other crime' was 150% above the UK average, a figure that dwarfs other categories and warrants immediate attention. This outlier, which includes unclassified incidents, contrasts sharply with the overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents—11.0% below the UK average. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (28 cases, 27.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (26 cases, 25.2%) and public order offences (10 cases, 9.7%). These figures suggest that Dinnington's crime profile is shaped by a mix of interpersonal conflicts and public disorder, though the area remains safer than the national average. Seasonal factors may partly explain these trends: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees reduced burglary rates as homes are vacated, a pattern reflected in the 70% drop in burglary cases from July. However, the sharp rise in 'Other crime' defies easy explanation, possibly pointing to underreported incidents or new criminal patterns. The UK average for this category is 0.2 per 1,000, while Dinnington's rate reached 0.4, a doubling that raises questions about local enforcement priorities or reporting practices. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 26% below the UK average, a trend consistent with reduced foot traffic and fewer public gatherings during the summer. This contrast underscores the complexity of Dinnington's crime profile, where some categories align with national trends while others diverge sharply.

August 2024 marked a sharp rise in 'Other crime', which more than tripled from 3 to 6 cases—a 100% increase. This category, which includes unclassified incidents, was 150% above the UK average, raising questions about underreported or emerging types of criminal activity. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 70%, from 10 to 3 cases, a drop consistent with August's peak holiday season, when empty homes may deter break-ins. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime also stood out: the former was 25% above the UK average, while vehicle crime was 56% above. These figures suggest that public order issues and car-related crimes remain local challenges. Shoplifting fell 86% below the UK average, possibly due to reduced retail foot traffic during the summer holidays. For residents, the 100% increase in 'Other crime' is a concrete data point that may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Dinnington's crime rate in August 2024 fell 15.0% compared to July, dropping from 8.6 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced criminal activity during August, a peak holiday month when many homes are unoccupied. Locally, this translates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day in the built-up area, or one crime for every 137 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 14,160, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing crime remains relatively low. The shift from July to August also reflects a broader trend in the area: property crimes, which often dominate in months with higher foot traffic, saw a notable drop, while violent offences fell by 26.3%. This contrast highlights how seasonal factors—such as school holidays and reduced retail activity—can influence the balance between property and violent crime. The population context further underscores that, despite the 11.0% reduction below the UK average, the local rate still reflects a combination of community-specific dynamics and national trends.