Bodicote Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Bodicote during October 2023 reveals a strikingly low overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 58.8% below the UK average. This stark contrast to national trends is particularly evident in the balance of crime types, where violent crimes accounted for 52.4% of all incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes (9.5%) and other categories. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—11 cases in total—suggests a local dynamic that diverges from the UK's broader pattern, where such offences constitute 37% of the national average. This imbalance may reflect the area's character as a small built-up community within Cherwell, where social interactions and proximity to larger urban centres could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: with clocks going back and darker evenings setting in, the month's context aligns with a potential uptick in incidents typically associated with reduced visibility and increased social activity. The relatively low rate of property crimes (3 total) is consistent with the area's likely residential character, where unoccupied properties or commercial spaces may be fewer compared to denser urban environments. However, the 52.4% share of violent crimes raises questions about local social dynamics, though can be inferred without further data. The UK-wide average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) serves as a benchmark, with Bodicote's rate (1.7 per 1,000) showing a 37% deficit, a figure that underscores the area's unusual position relative to national trends. This mix of crime types—dominated by violence but with minimal property crime—suggests a community where interpersonal tensions may be more pronounced than in areas with higher commercial or industrial activity.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in Bodicote's crime mix, with three categories experiencing significant month-on-month increases. Criminal damage and arson rose by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents), while anti-social behaviour and public order offences also doubled (from 1 to 2 and 3 to 4 respectively). These increases suggest a potential correlation with seasonal factors such as Halloween, where increased public gatherings and darker evenings may contribute to heightened incidents of vandalism and disorder. The dominance of violent crimes (52.4% of all reported crimes) remains a defining feature, though this category is still 37% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000 vs 1.7 per 1,000). Public order offences, which rose by 33.3%, are now at 0.6 per 1,000—just 2% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). This narrow alignment with national data for public order crimes contrasts sharply with the area's significantly lower rates in other categories, such as criminal damage (52% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (77% below). For residents, the most immediate insight is the doubling of anti-social behaviour incidents, which may reflect the impact of seasonal events or changes in local policing priorities. The low rate of property crimes (3 total) continues to stand out, with categories like other theft and drugs remaining well below UK averages (68% and 0% below respectively). This pattern reinforces the area's distinct position relative to national trends, though further analysis would be needed to determine whether these differences are sustained or seasonal.

Bodicote's crime rate in October 2023 (3.3 per 1,000) marked a 10.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.0 per 1,000.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. When contextualised by population, the daily crime count of 1 incident per day (21 crimes over 31 days) illustrates a remarkably low level of criminal activity for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 301 residents, a figure that highlights the area's relative safety compared to larger urban centres where such ratios are typically much lower. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of scale for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime is comparatively minimal. The population-scaled perspective also underscores the area's unique position: while Bodicote's crime rate is significantly below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests a need for continued monitoring. The combination of low property crime rates and higher violent crime rates relative to other categories indicates a profile that diverges from both the UK average and from many similarly sized communities. For someone living in Bodicote, the 1-in-301 monthly exposure figure offers reassurance, but the 10.7% rise from September highlights the importance of understanding local patterns in the context of broader national trends.