Bodicote Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote's crime profile in March 2024 continued to reflect a pattern of exceptionally low crime rates, with a total of 11 crimes recorded across its 6,330 residents. This equates to a crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area a remarkable 77.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most prevalent category of crime remained violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72.7% of all recorded incidents—8 cases in total. While this category saw a 33.3% increase from February, it still remained 51% below the UK average for the same category. The breakdown of crimes highlights the area's distinct profile compared to national trends, with property crimes comprising just 9.1% of the total (2 incidents), and anti-social behaviour and criminal damage each contributing 9.1% (1 incident each). This distribution contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes typically account for a larger share of the total. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns, as the transition to spring in March often correlates with changes in human activity and environmental conditions that can influence crime rates. The relatively low number of incidents, combined with the absence of significant spikes in property crime, suggests that Bodicote's built-up area within Cherwell maintains a stable and secure environment, likely supported by its compact size and community-focused policing efforts. The overall crime rate, while showing a slight increase in violent crimes compared to February, remains well below the UK average, reinforcing the area's reputation as a low-crime locale. This stability may be attributed to factors such as the area's limited retail presence, which typically drives shoplifting, and its smaller population, which reduces the potential for high-volume incidents. As the month progressed, the lengthening evenings and the shift in daily routines associated with the spring season may have contributed to the observed patterns, though these remain speculative without further data.

March 2024 marked a notable shift in Bodicote's crime profile, with a 50% reduction in other theft cases compared to February, bringing the total to just 1 incident. This decline, coupled with a 50% decrease in anti-social behaviour reports (from 2 to 1), suggests a possible seasonal dip in disruptive incidents as spring approached. Conversely, violent crimes rose by 33.3%, increasing from 6 to 8 cases, though this remained significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. The most striking change was the doubling of criminal damage and arson cases, which jumped from 0 to 1—a 100% increase that may reflect specific incidents rather than a broader trend. The breakdown of crimes shows a stark contrast to national patterns, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 72.7% of all recorded incidents, yet still 51% below the UK average for that category. Residents may find the 50% reduction in property crimes particularly reassuring, as these incidents dropped from 2 to 1, maintaining a low overall property crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents.

Bodicote's crime rate in March 2024 fell to 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a 21.3% decrease from February's 2.2 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns seen in other low-crime built-up areas of Oxfordshire, where seasonal transitions often correlate with reduced crime activity. Over the course of March, the area saw 11 total crimes reported across 6,330 residents, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 575 residents. This monthly exposure figure, while low, contextualises the rarity of incidents in a community where crime remains exceptionally uncommon compared to national averages. On a daily basis, Bodicote experienced an average of 0.35 crimes per day, a figure that, when considered alongside the area's compact size and low population density, underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining order. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 8 violent crimes recorded, these incidents accounted for just 1.3 per 1,000 residents—well below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for the same category.