Bodicote Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 69% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This places the area firmly within the lowest quartile of national crime statistics, a position it has consistently maintained over recent months. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.9% of all recorded crimes—though this rate remains 60% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 14.3% of incidents, while other theft also reached 14.3%. The low overall rate aligns with Bodicote's character as a built-up area within Cherwell, where residential density is moderate and commercial activity is limited. Seasonal factors likely played a role in the subdued crime environment, with February's winter conditions and pre-spring lull reducing opportunities for outdoor crimes. However, the sharp increase in robbery cases—rising by 100% from January—introduces an unexpected anomaly, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or temporary shifts in criminal activity patterns. This contrast between the area's overall safety and the sudden spike in one category illustrates the combination of local and national crime dynamics, requiring further analysis to understand the underlying causes.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in robbery cases, with one incident reported compared to zero in January—a stark outlier in an otherwise low-crime environment. This rise contrasts with a 66.7% decline in public order offences, which dropped from three to one, and a 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences, falling from 12 to 6. The area's violent crime category, which accounted for 42.9% of total incidents, remained 60% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 100% increase, doubling from one to two incidents, though it remained 71% below the national average. Robbery in Bodicote was 122% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a figure that deserves closer attention given the area's typically low crime rates. These fluctuations highlight the unpredictable nature of crime in small communities, where even a single incident can significantly impact local statistics.

Bodicote's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 36.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000. This decline continues a trend observed in recent months, with the area maintaining a consistently low crime profile compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the 14 recorded crimes spread over 29 days resulted in an average of 0 crimes per day, reflecting a highly secure environment for residents. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate means that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 452 residents—a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. Given Bodicote's small population of 6,330, this low level of crime translates to a minimal risk for individuals, with most residents unlikely to encounter any criminal incident during the month. The area's crime profile aligns with its character as a largely residential and low-density built-up area within Cherwell, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity likely contribute to the sustained safety record.