Bodicote Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 marked a continuation of Bodicote’s exceptionally low crime profile, with a total crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents—nearly 96% below the UK average of 7.6. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area’s unique characteristics. The only recorded crimes in the month were violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 100% of all incidents. At 0.3 per 1,000, this category was 89% below the UK average for violent crime (2.7 per 1,000), highlighting a consistent pattern of safety that may be influenced by the area’s low population density and strong community cohesion. Seasonal factors in March—such as the transition to longer evenings and the change in clocks—typically correlate with shifts in crime patterns, but these were not reflected in Bodicote’s data. The absence of property crimes or other categories suggests a focus on targeted interventions or inherent social dynamics that mitigate risk. While the low rate is consistent with Bodicote’s historical profile as a small, largely rural built-up area, the specific absence of violent crime in March raises questions about local factors, such as community engagement or limited public spaces that may reduce opportunities for such incidents. The data aligns with broader trends in similar low-density areas where crime prevention efforts and social networks contribute to sustained safety outcomes.

March 2023 saw Bodicote’s violent crime rate remain exceptionally low, with 2 incidents reported—0.3 per 1,000 residents, 89% below the UK average for this category. This represents a continuation of the area’s long-term trend of minimal violent crime, contrasting sharply with national statistics where such offences are significantly more prevalent. No property crimes were recorded in the month, a stark departure from the UK average where property-related incidents typically account for a larger share of total crimes. The absence of any other crime types, such as anti-social behaviour or vehicle-related offences, further reinforces the area’s distinct profile. For residents, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime in Bodicote remains extremely low, with the primary concern being the small but consistent risk of violent incidents. While the data does not provide month-on-month comparisons, the consistency in low crime rates suggests that local factors—such as community policing or demographic stability—are likely contributing to this outcome.

Over the course of March 2023, Bodicote recorded just 2 crimes, equating to approximately 0 crimes per day—a figure that places it among the safest areas in the UK. When scaled to the population of 6,330 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 3,165 people, a rate that is vastly lower than the UK average. The daily crime count, while statistically insignificant, reflects the area’s minimal exposure to criminal activity compared to larger urban centres where crime is often concentrated in specific hotspots. This low level of activity is particularly striking when considering that Bodicote is a built-up area within Cherwell, a district that typically includes a mix of rural and semi-urban settlements. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s safety: with fewer than 2 crimes recorded across the entire month, the probability of any individual resident being directly affected is extremely low. Such figures suggest that Bodicote’s crime profile is shaped by factors such as limited public spaces, strong community ties, or effective local policing, all of which contribute to the area’s consistent underperformance relative to national averages.