Bodmin Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Bodmin's crime rate stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 21.3% below the UK average of 8.0. This relatively low rate, combined with the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes, suggests a distinct crime profile shaped by local factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (32.1%) and criminal damage and arson (11.3%). This imbalance between violent and property crime may reflect the area's character as a mixed-use built-up area within Cornwall, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor activity—may partly explain the prominence of violent crime, as well as the 200% rise in criminal damage and arson. However, property crimes remained comparatively low, with only 22 incidents reported, suggesting that targeted policing or community initiatives may have mitigated risks in this category. The UK comparison further underscores Bodmin's performance: while anti-social behaviour was 50% above the national average, other categories such as vehicle crime and shoplifting were significantly below UK levels. This mixed picture highlights the importance of contextualising crime data against both local conditions and broader national trends.

May 2023 saw a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 4 to 12. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery and possession of weapons, contrasts sharply with declines in vehicle crime (down 66.7%) and other theft (down 33.3%). The balance of crime types shifted with violent crimes (46) outnumbering property crimes (22) by more than double. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 50% above the UK average, suggesting localised pressures that may relate to increased socialising during longer evenings. For residents, the 200% rise in criminal damage and arson offers a concrete data point: the risk of such incidents has more than doubled compared to April 2023, a figure that could inform community safety strategies.

Bodmin's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 15.3% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift from 5.4 to 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with the seasonal rhythm of longer evenings and increased outdoor activity typical of late spring. Locally, this translates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day, a figure that may seem significant when considered against the area's population of 16,914. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the rate is below the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a need for continued monitoring of patterns that could be influenced by factors such as local events or weather shifts.