Bodicote Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote's crime rate in November 2023 was 2.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, placing it 66.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's relatively low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its character as a small built-up area within Cherwell. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, making up 75% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.5%) and other theft (6.3%). The seasonal context of November—marked by extended darkness, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—likely interacts with local patterns. The predominance of violent crime may reflect the area's demographic makeup, where community cohesion and limited nightlife could reduce opportunities for property crime. However, the relatively high proportion of violence compared to UK averages (which see 2.6 per 1,000 for violent crime) suggests specific local dynamics, such as the impact of seasonal transitions on interpersonal conflicts. The low levels of property crime, particularly the minimal 0.2 per 1,000 for other theft, align with the area's likely lower retail density and fewer public spaces compared to larger urban centres. These factors collectively illustrate a community where violent incidents, while significant, remain comparatively rare in the broader UK context.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in 'Other crime', which saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident. This sudden emergence of a previously absent category suggests either a one-off event or a change in reporting practices. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 9.1% (from 11 to 12 incidents), maintaining their position as the dominant crime type. This category remains 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that is particularly striking given the month's seasonal pressures. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, is 71% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, indicating a community with relatively low levels of disruptive public conduct. 'Other crime'—which includes incidents like vandalism and public order breaches—now exceeds the UK average by 54%, a reversal from previous months. This anomaly may reflect the influence of Bonfire Night events, where temporary gatherings could create conditions for unusual incidents. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is that while violent crime has increased slightly, it remains far below national levels, and the surge in 'Other crime' appears isolated rather than indicative of a broader trend.

Bodicote's crime rate in November 2023 (2.5 per 1,000) marked a 23.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, suggests a possible seasonal dip in criminal activity as the year-end rush subsides. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in November, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in even the smallest communities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 396 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against Bodicote's population of 6,330, illustrates the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it translates to a 1-in-396 chance of being directly affected by crime, a figure that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement efforts, which likely contribute to the area's consistently low crime rates despite the seasonal challenges of November. While the absolute number of crimes (16) may seem negligible, the relative safety it reflects is significant for a community of this size, where even a single incident can have a noticeable impact.