Bodmin Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Bodmin’s crime picture in April 2023, accounting for nearly half (48.9%) of all reported incidents. This category, at 45 cases, far exceeded the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000 residents by 129%, making it the most striking feature of the month’s crime data. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents placed Bodmin 28% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low levels of violent and property crime. Violence and sexual offences (27 cases) were 38% below the UK average, while property crimes — including shoplifting, vehicle crime, and other theft — collectively represented 23.5% of total incidents. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter holidays and warmer weather, may have contributed to increased outdoor activity, which could partially explain the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of significant increases in property crime contrasts with typical patterns seen in tourist-heavy or retail-focused areas, suggesting that Bodmin’s built-up area operates within a distinct socio-economic framework. The data also highlights a marked drop in drugs-related offences (from 5 to 1) and public order issues (from 5 to 1), which may reflect temporary changes in community dynamics or law enforcement priorities.

April 2023 marked a dramatic increase in anti-social behaviour, with 45 incidents reported — an 114.3% rise from the previous month’s 21 cases. This surge, which far exceeded the UK average by 129%, may be linked to the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity during spring. Conversely, crimes such as drugs (down 80% to 1 case) and public order offences (down 80% to 1 case) saw sharp declines, potentially reflecting reduced social gatherings or heightened enforcement. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 27 cases, remained 38% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of such incidents in Bodmin compared to the national context. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person — from 0 to 1 case — particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a rare but sudden shift in local crime patterns.

Bodmin's crime rate in April 2023 fell to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 26.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 184 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime impacts the local population, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors. When scaled to Bodmin’s population of 16,914, the 92 total crimes reported in April represent a relatively low level of incident density compared to larger urban centres. However, the area’s crime profile remains distinct, with anti-social behaviour far outpacing UK averages, suggesting a need for targeted local interventions.