Bodicote Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a continuation of Bodicote’s position as one of the safest areas in the UK, with a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents—70.7% below the national average of 8.2. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (26.7% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (20%), and other theft (20%). These figures suggest a balance between personal safety concerns and community-level issues, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data, as August is traditionally a peak month for holidays and tourism. This could explain the 100% increase in burglary and shoplifting, which may have been driven by vacant homes or opportunistic theft during increased visitor activity. However, the sharp 78.9% decline in violence and sexual offences from July to August may reflect a combination of reduced summer gatherings and the absence of major events that typically draw crowds. The area’s low crime rate is consistent with its character as a small, built-up area within Cherwell, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity likely contribute to a safer environment. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, remains significantly below UK averages, indicating effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. Overall, the data reinforces Bodicote’s status as a place with minimal criminal activity, though the small number of incidents means that even minor fluctuations can have a visible impact on statistics.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in burglary (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%), though these remain isolated incidents given the area’s overall low crime rate. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 78.9% compared to July, from 19 to 4 cases, a drop that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced summer activity or targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20% of all crimes, remained 65% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. The category of 'other theft' also rose by 50%, but its rate (0.5 per 1,000) still sits 12% below the UK average. These shifts underscore the unpredictable nature of crime in small built-up areas, where individual incidents can significantly influence statistics. For residents, the 78.9% decline in violence and sexual offences offers a tangible reassurance of safety during the peak holiday season.

Bodicote's crime rate in August 2024 (2.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 46.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area’s consistent trend of low crime, though the month-on-month drop is notable. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately zero crimes per day in August, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 422 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of risk for local residents. With a population of 6,330, this translates to a low monthly exposure rate, suggesting that the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. The decline from July to August may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced foot traffic during holidays or heightened community vigilance. The low daily crime count reinforces the perception of Bodicote as a place with minimal criminal activity, even when compared to other similarly sized areas.