Bodicote Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote's August 2023 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents places it 69.1% below the UK average of 8.1, a stark contrast to the national profile. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (43.8% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and vehicle crime (12.5%). This distribution reflects a pattern where personal safety concerns outweigh property-related issues, a trend consistent with smaller built-up areas where community interactions and local tensions may contribute to higher rates of violence. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and potentially more empty homes—could influence burglary risks, though no such incidents were reported this month. However, the low overall rate suggests that local factors, such as effective policing or community cohesion, may mitigate these risks. The area's crime mix also includes a notable presence of drugs-related offences (6.3%) and criminal damage (6.3%), though both remain well below UK averages. This balance of crime types, combined with the area's significantly lower rates compared to national benchmarks, highlights a unique profile shaped by its size, location, and seasonal rhythms. The absence of major property crimes, such as burglary or theft from the person, further underscores the area's relative safety, though the small number of incidents makes it challenging to draw definitive conclusions about broader patterns.

August 2023 brought notable shifts in Bodicote's crime profile, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 36.4% compared to July, a drop from 11 to 7 incidents. This decline aligns with the category's 58% gap below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a consistent trend of lower violent crime in the area. Conversely, drugs-related incidents surged by 100%, rising from zero to one report—a figure that, while small, indicates a potential emerging concern. Vehicle crime also doubled, increasing from zero to two incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as increased travel or empty homes during the summer break. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 40%, from five to three incidents, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile. These changes, though modest in absolute terms, illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of monitoring specific categories for targeted responses.

Bodicote's August 2023 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 33.2% decrease from July's 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 396 residents—a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a statistic that aligns with the broader trend of reduced activity compared to previous months. When scaled to the local population of 6,330, this translates to a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for Bodicote. The data suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or seasonal patterns, may play a role in maintaining this low rate. The stability in anti-social behaviour and the reduction in violence and sexual offences further underscore the area's relative safety compared to both the UK average and its own historical trends.