Dinnington Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2024, Dinnington (Rotherham) recorded 107 crimes across its population of 14,160 residents, translating to a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 people. This rate is 7% higher than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slightly elevated risk for local residents. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (37 incidents, 34.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19 incidents, 17.8%) and criminal damage and arson (13 incidents, 12.2%). These figures align with seasonal patterns, as December’s darker evenings and holiday-related absences may have influenced both the frequency and nature of incidents. The prominence of violence and sexual offences could be linked to increased social gatherings during the festive period, while anti-social behaviour may have been exacerbated by the pressures of the holiday season. Criminal damage and arson, which are 70% above the UK average, may reflect a combination of targeted vandalism and the challenges of managing empty homes during the Christmas break. The data also reveals a significant disparity in crime types compared to the national average: while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are higher, shoplifting and burglary are significantly lower, indicating effective local policing strategies or community initiatives that have curbed these specific crimes. These trends underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics in shaping the area’s crime profile.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 266.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 11 incidents. This surge may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased car usage during festive shopping or the presence of unoccupied homes over holidays. Simultaneously, drugs offences doubled from 1 to 3, a 200% rise, which could signal changes in local drug trade patterns or policing focus. Conversely, burglary and public order offences fell sharply by 62.5%, likely due to reduced foot traffic during the holiday season or proactive community efforts. The breakdown of crime types also reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: anti-social behaviour in Dinnington is 38% above the national rate, while shoplifting is 65% below. These discrepancies highlight the area’s unique challenges, such as higher levels of anti-social behaviour linked to local demographics or environmental factors, alongside lower rates of theft in retail spaces, due to effective local policing or community engagement initiatives.

In December 2024, Dinnington (Rotherham) recorded 107 crimes across its population of 14,160 residents, translating to 3 crimes reported daily. This equates to one crime for every 132 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. Compared to the previous month, the crime rate dropped by 19.5%, falling from 9.4 to 7.6 per 1,000 people. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as December’s darker evenings and holiday-related absences may have temporarily reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the monthly exposure statistic highlights that the area remains a focus for police and community monitoring. While the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the variation in specific crime types—such as the sharp rise in vehicle crime and drugs offences—suggests shifting dynamics that warrant closer attention to local factors. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a slightly higher risk than the national average, though the drop from November indicates some progress in addressing crime trends.