Crime in Dodington: statistics, rates and trends

495 crimes were recorded in Dodington in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 255 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dodington has the 3,013th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Dodington was highest in the year to July 2025 (516 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (383). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dodington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+33%) and burglary (+27%). The largest falls were in other theft (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Dodington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dodington recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 51.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Dodington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dodington recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Dodington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dodington recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Dodington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dodington recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Dodington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dodington recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Dodington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dodington recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Dodington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dodington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Dodington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dodington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Dodington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dodington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Dodington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dodington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Dodington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dodington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dodington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dodington.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Dodington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dodington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Dodington has an estimated population of 9,838. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dodington sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Dodington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.