Bodicote Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bodicote's January 2026 crime profile reveals a marked dominance of violent crimes over property crimes, with 44.4% of all incidents falling into the former category. This balance contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.5 per 1,000 residents—76% lower than Bodicote's rate of 0.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents is 79.4% below the national average, a statistic that aligns with its status as a small, built-up area within the rural Cherwell district. Seasonal factors may play a role in this dynamic: January, with its post-holiday lull and shorter days, typically sees reduced retail activity and fewer outdoor crimes. The data suggests a possible interplay between the community's tight-knit social structure and local policing initiatives, which may contribute to the sustained suppression of crime. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson—doubling from 1 to 2 incidents—hints at other pressures, such as increased indoor gatherings or property-related tensions during colder months. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of property crimes (3 total) compared to violent crimes (4) may reflect the area's limited commercial infrastructure, with fewer high-traffic zones or retail spaces to attract shoplifters or vandals. This pattern underscores the importance of targeted crime prevention strategies, such as community engagement in public spaces or enhanced lighting in areas prone to criminal damage. The seasonal context further suggests that as the year progresses and outdoor activity increases, the balance between property and violent crimes may shift, warranting continued monitoring of local trends.

January 2026 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents doubling from 1 to 2. This rise may reflect seasonal factors such as colder weather prompting more indoor-related incidents or targeted property damage during post-holiday periods. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50% compared to December, likely due to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the post-Christmas lull. Violent crimes, though still the most common category (44.4% of total), decreased by 33.3% from 6 to 4, a shift that contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000). This reduction, coupled with the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes (4 vs 3), suggests a combination of local demographics and seasonal activity patterns. Drug-related crimes rose to 1 incident in January, marking a 100% increase from December's zero, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crimes, with the latter comprising nearly half of all incidents, may indicate a need for targeted interventions in high-risk interpersonal interactions, such as those occurring in community spaces or during social gatherings.

Bodicote's January 2026 crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents reflects a 47.2% reduction from December's 2.7 per 1,000, underscoring a consistent decline in criminal activity. When placed against the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, this figure highlights a 79.4% reduction, positioning Bodicote among the safest built-up areas in the country. The daily crime count in January averaged 0 incidents per day, a stark contrast to the UK's national average of roughly 1-in-150 residents encountering crime monthly. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 703 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in a community of 6,330 people. This low monthly exposure rate is consistent with the area's small, tightly knit nature, where social cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to the sustained reduction in crime. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the absolute number of crimes (9) being modest, the distribution across a relatively small community amplifies the impact of each incident, suggesting a focus on targeted prevention strategies rather than broad-scale enforcement.