Crime in Polesworth and Dordon: statistics, rates and trends
616 crimes were recorded in Polesworth and Dordon in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Polesworth and Dordon at a glance
- Crime trends in Polesworth and Dordon
- Types of crime in Polesworth and Dordon
- Polesworth and Dordon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Polesworth and Dordon
- Streets with the most crime in Polesworth and Dordon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Polesworth and Dordon
- Population and deprivation in Polesworth and Dordon
- Questions about crime in Polesworth and Dordon
- About this data
616 crimes were recorded in Polesworth and Dordon in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Polesworth and Dordon has the 795th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Polesworth and Dordon | North Warwickshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 616 | 5,299 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,853 | 67,117 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Polesworth and Dordon was highest in the year to July 2020 (746 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (580). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 616 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 690 | 77.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 685 | 77.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 698 | 78.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 580 | 65.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 699 | 79.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 746 | 84.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 692 | 78.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 696 | 78.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Polesworth and Dordon 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 burglary (+38%) and other theft (+16%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-69%) and vehicle crime (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 25.4 | 0.74 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 15.0 | 0.98 | +6% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.8 | 1.17 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -18% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.8 | 0.58 | -32% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.7 | 0.20 | -69% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.64 | -43% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 0.35 | +67% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Polesworth and Dordon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Polesworth and Dordon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Polesworth and Dordon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Polesworth and Dordon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Polesworth and Dordon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Polesworth and Dordon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Polesworth and Dordon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Polesworth and Dordon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Polesworth and Dordon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Polesworth and Dordon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Polesworth and Dordon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Polesworth and Dordon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Polesworth and Dordon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Polesworth and Dordon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Polesworth and Dordon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Polesworth and Dordon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 6,105 | 77.8 | +12% |
| Atherstone | 897 | 98.3 | +41% |
| Fazeley | 894 | 116.5 | +67% |
| Measham | 360 | 65.1 | -6% |
| Nuneaton | 10,638 | 111.9 | +61% |
| Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | 659 | 91.5 | +32% |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 6,530 | 71.5 | +3% |
| Lichfield | 3,131 | 90.8 | +31% |
3 areas within Polesworth and Dordon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Dordon had the highest rate (93.7 per 1,000) and Polesworth West the lowest (43.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dordon | Neighbourhood | 3,288 | 308 | 93.7 |
| Polesworth East | Neighbourhood | 4,142 | 241 | 58.2 |
| Polesworth West | Neighbourhood | 3,398 | 147 | 43.3 |
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 Polesworth and Dordon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near M42 | 51 |
| On or near Long Street | 35 |
| On or near Dordon Road | 31 |
| On or near Barn Close | 24 |
| On or near Market Street | 24 |
| On or near B5000 | 23 |
| On or near Waterside | 23 |
| On or near Sycamore Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Jim Casey Way | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Polesworth and Dordon 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 37.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 133 | 21.6% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Polesworth and Dordon has an estimated population of 8,853. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Polesworth and Dordon sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Polesworth and Dordon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Polesworth and Dordon a safe place to live?
Polesworth and Dordon recorded 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Polesworth and Dordon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Polesworth and Dordon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Polesworth and Dordon was down 11% on the year before: 616 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 690 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Polesworth and Dordon?
Polesworth and Dordon is policed by Warwickshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Polesworth and Dordon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.