Bodicote Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 75.6% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a broader trend in the built-up area, where community-focused policing and local initiatives likely contribute to sustained low crime levels. The breakdown of reported crimes highlights a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences (7 cases) accounted for 58.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (2 cases) at 16.7%. These figures contrast sharply with national averages, with violent crime in Bodicote being 60% below the UK rate and anti-social behaviour 76% below. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as March's transition to spring—marked by longer evenings and clock changes—could influence patterns of outdoor activity and associated risks. Despite the low overall rate, the predominance of violent crime suggests targeted local challenges that warrant careful analysis. The area's character as a relatively small built-up zone within Cherwell, with limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres, may help explain the absence of property crime and the lower prevalence of theft-related offences. This context underscores the importance of maintaining community engagement strategies that have likely supported the area's continued safety record.

March 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1) and anti-social behaviour doubling (from 0 to 2). These rises, however, were offset by an 80% reduction in other theft, which fell from 5 to 1. The overall balance of crime types remained heavily skewed toward violent crime, with 58.3% of reported incidents falling into this category—significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for violent offences. The sharp increase in drugs-related crime, though statistically significant, remains an isolated incident given the low base rate. Residents may find the 1-in-528 resident monthly exposure figure particularly relevant, illustrating the rarity of crime in this area. The contrast between Bodicote's violent crime rate (1.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.7 per 1,000) highlights the area's continued success in reducing interpersonal violence, a trend consistent with broader Cherwell policing strategies. While the rise in anti-social behaviour warrants attention, the absence of property crime and the stability in overall rates suggest that local measures to address transient issues have so far been effective.

Bodicote's crime rate remained stable compared to February 2025, with no change in the overall rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents. This consistency is notable given the seasonal transition in March, which typically sees shifts in crime patterns due to changing daylight hours and community activity levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,330 residents, the monthly exposure rate translates to 1 reported crime for every 528 residents—a statistic that provides a tangible measure of personal risk. This low frequency is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be significantly higher. The stability in crime rates despite the seasonal changes suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion and policing presence—play a crucial role in maintaining safety. The absence of property crime and the relatively low levels of theft-related offences further differentiate Bodicote from larger urban areas, where such crimes are more common. These comparative metrics highlight the area's unique position as a low-crime built-up zone within a predominantly rural district.