Bodicote Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Bodicote’s crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places it 66.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area’s relative safety. The breakdown of crimes reveals a pronounced focus on violent incidents, which accounted for 55.6% of the total (10 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (11.1%), anti-social behaviour (11.1%), and other theft (11.1%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, suggesting that Bodicote’s built-up character and community dynamics may prioritise different risk profiles. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated rate of violence and sexual offences, which saw a 25% month-on-month increase. While this rise may reflect heightened activity in public spaces, the overall rate remains comfortably below national benchmarks. The low incidence of property crimes, particularly burglary and vehicle theft, aligns with the area’s characteristics, which may include strong community engagement or limited commercial activity. Meanwhile, the relatively high rate of anti-social behaviour (11.1%) compared to the UK average (1.4 per 1,000) hints at local challenges in managing public conduct. These patterns illustrate how a combination of geographical, social, and seasonal factors shapes Bodicote’s crime profile, even as it maintains a position significantly safer than the UK average.

May 2024 saw a 25% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 8 to 10 incidents, a shift that aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Criminal damage and arson cases doubled, jumping from 0 to 2, a stark contrast to the previous month. This category remains 52% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper its frequency despite the spike. Other thefts fell by 50%, from 4 to 2, a decline that may reflect heightened awareness during peak social periods. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) is 44% below the UK average, a statistic that offers reassurance to residents. These fluctuations illustrate how seasonal rhythms and community-specific patterns can shape crime trends, even within a low-crime area.

Bodicote’s crime rate in May 2024 (2.8 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 5.3% decrease from April’s 3.0 per 1,000, continuing a trend of relative safety compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 352 residents, a figure that contextualises risk on a personal scale. This translates to a daily average of approximately one crime per 31 days, though this metric should be interpreted as a local snapshot rather than a predictive tool. When scaled to the area’s population of 6,330, the monthly exposure highlights that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the national context. The contrast between Bodicote’s low property crime rate and the UK’s higher average underscores the area’s unique profile, likely influenced by its built-up nature and community dynamics. This comparison reinforces the idea that local factors, rather than broad national trends, shape the crime picture here.