Bodicote Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bodicote's crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 35.3% of the 17 total crimes reported. This category, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000—61.4% below the UK's 7.0 per 1,000—reflects a consistently low level of criminal activity, even during the busy Christmas season. Vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) were the next most common categories. The low rate of property crimes, particularly shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000), suggests that local retail environments may be well-managed or that residents are vigilant during peak shopping periods. These patterns are consistent with Bodicote's character as a built-up area within Cherwell, where community-focused policing and a relatively stable population may contribute to lower crime rates. However, the increase in vehicle crime highlights vulnerabilities tied to seasonal mobility, such as increased car usage during holiday travel or temporary vehicle storage in residential areas. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, despite the overall low rate, may indicate that personal safety remains a critical concern for residents, influenced by factors such as the area's demographic profile or local social dynamics. This data underscores the importance of targeted interventions to address specific crime types while maintaining the broader success of reducing overall criminal activity.

December saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to three incidents—a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, where Bodicote's rate was 35% higher. Public order offences also doubled, and shoplifting cases rose from zero to two, both reflecting seasonal spikes linked to festive activity. Meanwhile, other theft cases dropped by 83.3% (from six to one), a decline that may indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the holiday period. Burglary fell by 50%, though it remained below the UK average. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for over a third of all crimes—suggests that personal safety remains a key concern for residents, despite the overall low crime rate. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories rising sharply while others decline, possibly influenced by temporary factors like holiday-related behaviour.

Bodicote's crime rate in December 2025 fell by 10.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 3.0 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, where reduced foot traffic and holiday-related closures may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate relative to the UK average. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 372 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the UK's much higher monthly exposure rates. The population-scaled perspective underscores how Bodicote's crime environment remains markedly safer than the national average, even during periods of heightened seasonal activity like Christmas shopping and party season. This context suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing presence, or demographic characteristics—play a significant role in maintaining this lower crime profile.