Dinnington Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 in Dinnington (Rotherham) revealed a stark imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the crime profile. The overall crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents placed the area 14% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local socio-economic conditions or the influence of seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.3% of all crimes, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 — 32% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime over property crime (which made up 26.8% of incidents) suggests a shift in crime patterns that could be linked to the summer season, when increased public activity, festivals, and longer evenings may contribute to heightened interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also saw significant spikes, with the latter 72% above the UK average, tied to the area’s built-up character and the pressures of summer events. Vehicle crime, though not the most frequent category, rose sharply, due to increased traffic or unsecured vehicles in public spaces. The UK average for vehicle crime is 0.4 per 1,000, whereas Dinnington recorded 1.0 per 1,000 — a 156% gap that highlights a local vulnerability. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions, such as improved lighting in public areas or community engagement during peak summer activity periods, to address the root causes of these trends. The seasonal context of July — with schools out, tourism peaks, and festivals — may also play a role in shaping these patterns, though further analysis would be required to confirm direct causal links.

July 2025 saw a sharp rise in vehicle crime, surging by 133% from 6 to 14 incidents, a jump that may reflect increased traffic during summer festivals or unsecured vehicles in public spaces. This increase was accompanied by a 100% rise in drug-related offences, with three reports recorded for the first time this year. In contrast, shoplifting dropped by 87.5% from 8 to 1 incident, potentially linked to heightened police presence or seasonal changes in retail activity. The area’s violent crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 (41.3% of all crimes) significantly outpaced the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, a 32% gap that underscores the dominance of violent crime in the local profile. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also rose, with public order crimes 72% above the UK average. These trends suggest a combination of community dynamics and seasonal factors, such as the impact of summer events on public spaces and youth activity.

Dinnington’s crime rate in July 2025 fell by 4.1% compared to June 2025, reflecting a slight downward trend in overall reported incidents. This decline contrasts with the area’s position 14% above the UK average, highlighting the need for localized analysis. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 14,160. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 103 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than some urban centres, remains a concern for local authorities. This figure does not account for unreported crimes or the impact of underreporting, which may skew the perception of safety. The comparison to the previous month also reveals that while the overall rate has dropped, the distribution of crime types has shifted significantly, with vehicle crime and drug-related offences rising sharply. These changes suggest potential seasonal or situational factors influencing crime patterns, such as increased vehicle movement during summer festivals or shifts in community activity.