Bodicote Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000, placing it 71.6% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the area's exceptionally low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its character as a small built-up area within Cherwell. The top two crime types were violence and sexual offences (50% of total incidents) and other theft (41.7%), though both categories showed notable deviations from UK averages. Violence and sexual offences in Bodicote were 57% below the UK rate of 2.4 per 1,000, suggesting a combination of community factors and seasonal influences. February's winter conditions, with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to this pattern, though the area's small size and likely strong local cohesion could also play a role. Other theft, while rising sharply by 400% from the previous month, remained a concern as it was 74% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly may reflect specific local vulnerabilities, such as increased foot traffic in retail areas during the winter months. The overall crime mix remained heavily skewed toward property crimes, with property offences accounting for 50% of all incidents. This balance, though low in absolute terms, contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The data suggests a combination of factors, from seasonal rhythms to the area's unique demographic profile, shaping Bodicote's crime picture in ways that diverge from national trends.

February 2025 saw a 400% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, marks a significant shift in the crime mix, with other theft now accounting for 41.7% of all reported incidents. This category is 74% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the 57% below UK average for violence and sexual offences. Vehicle crime also doubled from 0 to 1 incident, though this remains 46% below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The increase in other theft may reflect seasonal patterns, as February's pre-spring lull could see shifts in criminal activity. For residents, the 400% rise in other theft offers a clear data point: local businesses may wish to enhance security measures in light of this sudden uptick.

Bodicote's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 1.9 per 1,000, marking a 33.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.4. This shift, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a notable uptick in specific crime types. On a daily basis, the area recorded 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month rise. When scaled to the population of 6,330 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 528 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, though it remains well below the UK average. The population context further highlights the area's relatively low crime profile: with 6,330 residents, even a single incident carries significant weight in a small community. The combination of a low daily crime count and a manageable monthly exposure suggests that while the rate has increased, the absolute number of incidents remains minimal compared to larger urban areas.