Bodicote Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote's crime profile in October 2024 reveals a distinct balance between public order issues and low levels of violent crime, a pattern that aligns with its character as a small built-up area within Cherwell. The area recorded 16 crimes in total, with public order offences—such as noise disturbances and anti-social behaviour—accounting for 31.3% of incidents. This dominance of public order crimes, which are 43% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggests that local social dynamics and seasonal factors may be influencing behaviour. The UK average for public order offences typically includes more densely populated urban areas, so Bodicote's relative overperformance in this category may be linked to the area's compact nature and limited public spaces, which could amplify such incidents. By contrast, violent crimes—though not negligible—were 78% below the UK average, with only 4 incidents reported. This stark contrast may reflect Bodicote's low population density and the absence of high-risk environments like nightclubs or late-night transport hubs. The overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—69.1% below the UK average—further reinforces the area's safety, even as the seasonal context of October, with shorter days and Halloween events, likely contributed to the rise in public order offences. The data also highlights a low prevalence of property crimes, with shoplifting and other thefts comprising just 25% of total incidents. This could be attributed to the area's limited retail presence compared to larger urban centres, though the 100% increase in shoplifting from September may hint at specific vulnerabilities, such as targeted stores or increased foot traffic during October events.

October 2024 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, both doubling from September's figures. Public order crimes—accounting for 31.3% of total incidents—surpassed the UK average by 43%, a stark contrast to violent crimes, which were 78% below the national average. The sharp rise in public order offences may reflect Halloween-related activities, though no specific events are cited in the data. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by two-thirds, and other theft incidents dropped by half. This shift in crime mix highlights a notable imbalance: while property crimes remain relatively low, public order issues have surged. Residents might find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential need for increased community engagement or policing in public spaces. The contrast between Bodicote's violent crime rate (0.6 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.7 per 1,000) underscores the area's overall safety, even as seasonal factors contribute to spikes in certain categories.

Bodicote's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 33.2% increase from the previous month's 1.9 per 1,000. While this marks the highest monthly rate since the start of the year, it remains significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 396 residents—a figure that, while notable, reflects the area's consistently low crime profile. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day across Bodicote's 6,330 residents, a rate that would be considered exceptional in most UK regions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Bodicote's residents face a monthly exposure of one crime for every 396 people, a statistic that highlights the area's safety relative to national benchmarks. Despite the upward trend, the absolute number of crimes (16) remains minimal, with no single category overwhelming the data. This suggests that local efforts to maintain community cohesion and address specific issues—such as public order incidents—may be having a measurable impact, even as seasonal factors like darker evenings influence crime patterns.