Bodicote Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,330, Bodicote recorded 14 crimes in June 2025, equating to a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—72.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's unique safety profile, which may be influenced by its built-up character and limited exposure to high-crime urban dynamics. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (5 incidents, 35.7% of total), followed by other theft (2, 14.3%) and anti-social behaviour (2, 14.3%). These figures suggest a balance between interpersonal conflicts and property-related crimes, with neither category reaching the UK average. Seasonal factors may play a role in this pattern, as June marks the start of summer when outdoor activity increases but local crime remains subdued. The low rate of violent crimes, particularly at 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.9, indicates that Bodicote's built-up environment may limit opportunities for such incidents. Similarly, property crimes remain well below UK levels, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000—29% below the national rate. This combination of factors suggests that Bodicote's crime picture reflects a mix of geographic and demographic characteristics, including its position within Cherwell and the absence of major retail or nightlife hubs that typically drive crime in larger urban areas.

June 2025 saw a 66.7% drop in shoplifting incidents, falling from 3 to 1, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or increased security measures. Other theft also decreased by 66.7%, from 6 to 2, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the summer months. Conversely, 'other crime' increased by 100% compared to May, highlighting an unexpected rise in less-defined categories of criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained 72% below the UK average, with 5 incidents reported in June. This contrast with the 25% above UK average for 'other crime' illustrates the complex mix of local factors influencing crime patterns. Residents may find the 0.2 per 1,000 rate for burglary particularly reassuring, as it is 29% below the national average for this category.

Bodicote's crime rate in June 2025 fell to 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 41.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.8. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of summer, when tourism in nearby areas may draw attention away from local crime hotspots. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0 crimes reported per day in June, a figure that underscores the area's exceptionally low crime environment. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 452 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that residents of Bodicote face a markedly reduced risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, particularly when considering the low frequency of violent and property-related incidents. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area's safety, with crime rates remaining well below thresholds typically associated with urban centres.