Bodicote Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bodicote, just 0.6 crimes were reported in May 2023 — a figure 92.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 0 crimes per resident, with the most common incidents falling into three categories: violence and sexual offences (50% of total), other theft (25%), and public order offences (25%). The low rate suggests that the area’s crime profile is markedly different from the national average, with violent crime making up the largest share of incidents. Seasonal factors in May — including bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising — may partly explain the rise in violent crimes compared to previous months, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. Violent crimes in Bodicote (0.3 per 1,000) are 89% below the UK average for the same category, which stands at 2.8 per 1,000. Other theft and public order offences also show significant gaps from national averages, with other theft at 0.2 per 1,000 (66% below UK) and public order at 0.2 per 1,000 (70% below UK). These figures indicate that even when incidents do occur, they are rare compared to the broader UK context. The area’s built-up nature within Cherwell likely contributes to its distinct crime profile, where social dynamics and limited population density may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. While causal links, the combination of low population density and a focus on community policing may help explain the sustained low crime rate.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in all three reported crime categories compared to April, with violence and sexual offences doubling from 1 to 2 incidents, other theft rising from 0 to 1, and public order offences increasing from 0 to 1. This shift highlights a notable spike in violent crime, which now accounts for half of all incidents — a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for the same category. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Bodicote (0.3 per 1,000) remains 89% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), underscoring that even with the increase, the area remains far safer than the national average. Other theft and public order offences also show substantial gaps from UK averages, with other theft at 0.2 per 1,000 (66% below UK) and public order at 0.2 per 1,000 (70% below UK). These figures suggest that while the month-on-month changes are notable, they do not alter the broader trend of Bodicote being significantly safer than the UK overall. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is that violent crimes, though up from April, remain extremely rare — with a 0.3 per 1,000 rate meaning one in every 3,333 residents faces this risk in a given month.

The crime rate in Bodicote rose from 0.3 per 1,000 in April to 0.6 per 1,000 in May, a 96.9% increase. Despite this jump, the rate remains exceptionally low when compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show that in May, there were effectively 0 crimes reported per day in Bodicote — a figure that, while an aggregate, illustrates the rarity of incidents in the area. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 1,583 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is vastly lower than the UK average. This means that even with the increase in May, the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Bodicote is significantly less than in most other parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces this: with 6,330 residents, the area’s small size and low crime rate suggest that local factors — such as community engagement, limited commercial activity, or geographic isolation — may play a role in maintaining safety. While the 96.9% month-on-month increase is substantial, it does not change the fact that Bodicote’s crime profile is among the safest in the UK, with the daily and monthly figures remaining virtually negligible for residents.