Bodicote Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote's July 2024 crime statistics reveal a striking anomaly: a 137.5% surge in violence and sexual offences, which now constitute 67.9% of all reported crimes. This spike in violent crime contrasts with the area's overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents—47.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The breakdown shows property crimes (3 incidents) remain rare, with anti-social behaviour (3 cases) and public order offences (3 cases) also contributing to a broader pattern of low-level incidents. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as July is typically a peak month for tourism and outdoor events in Bodicote, a built-up area within Cherwell. The high proportion of violent crime may reflect increased social interactions during school holidays, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national averages. Bodicote's violent crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 slightly exceeds the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, while property crimes and other theft categories remain well below national levels. This mixed picture suggests local conditions—such as the area's smaller population and potentially lower density of nightlife venues—may mitigate broader crime trends despite the recent violent crime spike.

Violence and sexual offences saw the most dramatic increase in July, rising by 137.5% to 19 incidents—accounting for 67.9% of all crimes. This surge, from 8 to 19 cases, contrasts sharply with the UK average rate of 2.9 per 1,000 for this category, which Bodicote slightly exceeded by 5%. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, reaching 3 incidents, though this remains 66% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Other theft increased by 100%, from 1 to 2 cases, a category where Bodicote's rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 49% below the UK average. These shifts highlight a marked increase in violent crime relative to property crimes, which accounted for only 10.7% of total incidents. For residents, the 137.5% rise in violent offences may raise concerns about local safety during peak summer activity.

Bodicote's crime rate in July 2024 rose sharply to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 100% increase from June's 2.2 per 1,000. This marks the first monthly rise in a year. below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Daily crime data shows an average of one incident per day over July, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents than aggregate statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 226 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area's population of 6,330. While the increase is notable, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as Bodicote's built-up area status within Cherwell—may contribute to sustained lower crime levels despite the recent uptick.