Bodicote Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote’s November 2024 crime rate stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 77.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This exceptionally low rate reflects a crime profile dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 81.8% of all reported incidents. Other theft and public order offences followed, contributing 9.1% each. The area’s crime pattern aligns with seasonal rhythms, as November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night could influence crime dynamics. Despite the dominance of violent crime, the rate for this category—1.4 per 1,000—remains 46% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors such as community cohesion or limited opportunities for certain crimes. The low frequency of property crimes (1 case) further underscores the area’s unique profile, where theft and burglary are rare compared to national trends. This contrast may be attributed to Bodicote’s built-up character within Cherwell, where smaller-scale communities and lower population density could contribute to reduced opportunities for property-related offences. Seasonal factors, such as the timing of Black Friday shopping and the transition to shorter days, may also play a role in shaping crime patterns, though can be established from the data alone.

The most striking change in November 2024 was the 125% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 4 to 9 cases. This surge, though still far below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (46% lower), represents a sharp shift in the crime profile. Conversely, public order offences fell by 80%, declining from 5 to 1, reflecting a significant reduction in incidents typically associated with disturbances in public spaces. The overall crime mix remains heavily skewed toward violent crime, which accounted for 81.8% of all reported incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average where violence makes up 46% of total crimes. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the low likelihood of encountering crime: with 1 crime reported per 575 residents over the month, the area remains among the safest in the country. This data highlights the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like dark evenings and Bonfire Night may influence local patterns.

Bodicote’s crime rate in November 2024 dropped to 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a 31.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as exceptionally safe relative to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, with a 77.6% gap. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, highlighting the rarity of incidents. Monthly exposure calculations show that, over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 575 residents—a figure that underscores the low frequency of crime in this built-up area. With a population of 6,330, the statistics suggest that the vast majority of residents are unaffected by criminal activity, a contrast to the UK-wide average where crime is significantly more prevalent. This low level of crime may reflect the area’s characteristics, such as its relatively small size and possibly lower population density compared to larger urban centres.