Bodicote Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,330, Bodicote recorded 14 crimes in June 2023, equating to a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 74.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a crime profile that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (50% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (28.6%) and other theft (14.3%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may influence local dynamics, though the area's built-up nature within a rural district suggests that factors such as limited public spaces or strong community ties contribute to the low crime rate. Violent offences, while rising sharply from May (250% increase), remain 62% below the UK average, indicating a persistent divergence from national trends. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes contrasts with UK patterns, where property-related offences typically outnumber violent ones. This shift may be attributed to Bodicote's character as a small, closely-knit community where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to escalate into reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour, though rising, still falls 59% below the UK average, highlighting a broader trend of low-level crime that is manageable within the area's social fabric. The low crime rate, despite the June increase, underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives in maintaining safety, even as seasonal changes introduce new challenges.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 250% increase in violence and sexual offences, with cases rising from 2 to 7. This spike, though concerning, still leaves the category 62% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, moving from 0 to 4 incidents, a trend that may reflect seasonal changes as summer activities intensify. Other theft cases, which jumped from 1 to 2, remain 54% below the UK average. The shift in crime mix highlights a notable rise in violent offences compared to property crimes, which accounted for only 21% of the total in June. For residents, the most immediate insight is the sharp increase in violence—a 250% jump that, while not exceeding local norms, warrants attention. This contrast with the UK's higher rates of property crime suggests that Bodicote's crime profile is shaped by factors distinct from larger urban centres.

Bodicote's crime rate in June 2023 (2.2 per 1,000 residents) represents a 250.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This surge, while notable, still places the area 74.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show a starkly low figure: 14 total crimes spread across 30 days equate to roughly 0 crimes per day, a rate that would be unusual even in rural areas. When scaled to the population of 6,330, the monthly exposure translates to 1 reported crime for every 452 residents—a statistic that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. While the increase from May to June is substantial, the absolute numbers remain exceptionally low, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or limited public spaces may contribute to this pattern. The contrast with the UK average highlights the unique characteristics of Bodicote, where crime is not just infrequent but far below national benchmarks.