Dinnington Rotherham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dinnington (Rotherham) recorded a crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents in March 2025, placing it 3.8% above the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This marginal divergence from national trends reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's status as a built-up part of Rotherham with limited rural isolation. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.4%) and public order offences (8.8%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a densely populated urban area where social interactions are frequent and concentrated. The seasonal transition to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks changing, may have influenced patterns. The area's violent crime rate is 17% above the UK average, suggesting systemic challenges in managing aggression and conflict. Anti-social behaviour, at 20% above the UK average, further highlights the need for community-focused interventions. While property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime decreased, the rise in 'other crime' and weapon possession indicates emerging pressures that require targeted attention.

March 2025 marked a sharp increase in 'other crime' (up 200%), driven by a jump from 2 to 6 incidents. This category's rise, coupled with a 100% surge in possession of weapons (from 0 to 3 cases), highlights emerging trends requiring scrutiny. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), and burglary dropped by 25% (from 4 to 3), indicating some success in addressing targeted property crimes. Violent crimes, at 45 incidents (39.5% of total), remain 17% above the UK average for this category, underscoring persistent challenges in managing aggression and conflict. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 18.4% of all crimes, also exceeded the UK average by 20%, suggesting localized issues in public conduct that may warrant community engagement initiatives.

Dinnington's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 9.7% increase from 7.3 per 1,000 in February. This places the area 3.8% above the UK average, a marginal but notable divergence. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported each day in March, translating to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 124 residents. This figure, while seemingly low, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents in a built-up area with a population of 14,160. The shift from winter to spring may have influenced patterns, as longer evenings and changing social rhythms could affect community dynamics. While the overall rate remains in line with broader trends, the specific rise in violent and anti-social crimes suggests localized pressures that require attention. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the area is not an outlier nationally, the concentration of certain crime types warrants closer analysis of local factors.