Bodmin Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bodmin’s crime profile in June 2023 revealed a striking contrast between the dominance of anti-social behaviour and the relatively low levels of other crime types. With a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents—29.4% below the UK average—the area demonstrated a marked deviation from national trends. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 48% of all reported incidents, far exceeding the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000 (here 2.9 per 1,000). This category’s prevalence may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature within a rural Cornwall context, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to such incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average by 52%, were still the second most common category, highlighting the persistent role of interpersonal conflict in local crime patterns. The seasonal context of June, with its extended daylight hours and the onset of tourism, may have played a role in shaping these dynamics. While property crime remained generally low, with vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (36% below the UK average) and burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (69% below), the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour suggests a need for targeted community engagement strategies. The data also showed that categories such as public order and drugs were significantly below UK averages, reflecting the area’s quieter, more rural character compared to densely populated urban centres. These findings illustrate the combination of local geography, social activity, and crime patterns in Bodmin.

June 2023 saw a sharp 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one reported incident to five. This spike, though still below the UK average by 36%, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased car usage during longer daylight hours. Simultaneously, burglary rose by 100% after no incidents were recorded in May, indicating a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, increased by 44.1% to 49 incidents, a figure 96% above the UK average. This suggests localised pressures in the built-up area, possibly linked to summer social events or community dynamics. Violent crime fell by 47.8% compared to May, with 24 incidents reported—52% below the UK average. This decline may correlate with the start of summer, when outdoor spaces are more frequently used, reducing opportunities for confrontations. Other theft and shoplifting also dropped by 25%, though both remain below UK averages by 69% and 63% respectively, indicating a broader trend of reduced property crime in the area.

Bodmin's crime rate in June 2023 remained stable compared to May, declining slightly by 3.8% to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This follows a pattern of gradual reduction in recent months, though the area still maintains a lower rate than the UK average. On a daily basis, three crimes were reported each day in June, reflecting a consistent but low-level presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 166 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the relatively low overall rate, the impact of crime is still measurable in daily life. This aligns with Bodmin’s character as a built-up area within Cornwall, where the combination of rural surroundings and urban infrastructure may influence the distribution of crime types. The stability in the crime rate suggests that local conditions—such as seasonal tourism trends or community initiatives—have not led to a significant surge in incidents during this period.