Crime in Polesworth and Dordon: statistics, rates and trends
612 crimes were recorded in Polesworth and Dordon in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Polesworth and Dordon
- Questions about crime in Polesworth and Dordon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (221), anti-social behaviour (132) and other theft (48) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 794th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Polesworth and Dordon | North Warwickshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 612 | 5,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.1 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,853 | 67,117 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Polesworth and Dordon peaked in the year to August 2020 (760 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (585). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 612 | 69.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 680 | 76.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 685 | 77.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 716 | 80.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 585 | 66.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 680 | 76.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 760 | 85.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 663 | 74.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 704 | 79.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (73% below) and public order (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 42 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 90 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 25.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 14.9 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -52% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Polesworth and Dordon; the highest is Fazeley (116.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Measham (64.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Polesworth and Dordon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 6,072 | 77.3 | +12% |
| Atherstone | 914 | 100.2 | +45% |
| Fazeley | 892 | 116.2 | +68% |
| Measham | 358 | 64.7 | -6% |
| Nuneaton | 10,643 | 111.9 | +62% |
| Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | 636 | 88.3 | +28% |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 6,595 | 72.2 | +4% |
| Lichfield | 3,164 | 91.8 | +33% |
Of the 3 areas within Polesworth and Dordon, Dordon had the highest crime rate (93.4 per 1,000) and Polesworth West the lowest (41.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dordon | Neighbourhood | 3,288 | 307 | 93.4 |
| Polesworth East | Neighbourhood | 4,142 | 244 | 58.9 |
| Polesworth West | Neighbourhood | 3,398 | 141 | 41.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Polesworth and Dordon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “M42” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near M42 | 49 |
| On or near Dordon Road | 34 |
| On or near Long Street | 33 |
| On or near B5000 | 23 |
| On or near Barn Close | 23 |
| On or near Sycamore Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Waterside | 19 |
| On or near Market Street | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
Of the 480 crimes in Polesworth and Dordon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 132 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 223 | 46.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Polesworth and Dordon has an estimated population of 8,853 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Polesworth and Dordon average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Polesworth and Dordon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Polesworth and Dordon a safe place to live?
Polesworth and Dordon recorded 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 794th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Polesworth and Dordon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Polesworth and Dordon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Polesworth and Dordon was down 10% on the year before: 612 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 680 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Polesworth and Dordon?
About 8,853 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Polesworth and Dordon?
Polesworth and Dordon is policed by Warwickshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.