Bodicote Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Property crime dominates Bodicote’s crime profile in December 2024, accounting for 81.3% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents — 64.8% below the UK average — the area remains significantly safer than the national benchmark. Vehicle crime, the most prevalent category, rose sharply to five incidents (31.3% of total crimes), far exceeding the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Other theft (25.0% of total) also spiked, though its rate (0.6 per 1,000) remained modestly above the UK figure. Violent crime, at 3 incidents (18.8% of total), was 80% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, reflecting a marked safety advantage in this category. The seasonal context of December — with its long evenings, holiday shopping activity, and potential for empty homes — likely contributes to patterns seen in vehicle crime and theft. While the low overall rate suggests effective community policing or environmental factors, the surge in vehicle-related incidents may hint at vulnerabilities in parking infrastructure or increased vehicle movement during the festive period. This contrast between property and violent crime underscores Bodicote’s unique character as a relatively low-risk area with focused challenges in specific categories.

December 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 100% to five incidents — the highest recorded figure in the category. Other theft also rose sharply, increasing by 300% to four incidents, though its rate (0.6 per 1,000) remained only 11% above the UK average. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by two-thirds (from nine to three), aligning Bodicote’s violent crime rate (0.5 per 1,000) with an 80% deficit compared to the UK. The dominance of property crime — particularly vehicle-related incidents — contrasts with the UK’s broader mix of violent and property offences. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly notable, suggesting potential gaps in parking security or increased traffic during the holiday season. Burglary, at three incidents (0.5 per 1,000), was 61% above the UK average, though its share of total crimes (18.8%) was lower than in most areas. Theft from the person, though minimal (one incident), rose by 100% from zero in November, indicating a small but notable shift in crime dynamics.

Bodicote’s December 2024 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 45.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000, reflecting a noticeable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period — a figure that, while low, highlights the potential for localized spikes in specific categories. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 396 residents. This monthly aggregate underscores the rarity of crime in Bodicote compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime rate is among the lowest in the country, with violent crime rates particularly far below national levels. However, the 45.4% monthly increase suggests that factors such as seasonal activity or temporary disruptions may have influenced crime dynamics. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the shift in crime types — particularly the rise in vehicle crime — indicates areas for targeted attention without compromising the area’s overall safety profile.