Bodmin Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bodmin's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 12.5 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This places the area 48.8% above the national benchmark, a disparity that underscores the need for focused local strategies. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and criminal damage (13.2%). These figures align with the seasonal context of July—a peak summer month marked by tourism, festivals, and extended daylight hours—which often correlates with increased social activity and potential crime opportunities. The high rate of violent crime, in particular, may be influenced by the town's built-up area dynamics, where concentrated populations and transient visitors could contribute to heightened tensions. Anti-social behaviour's sharp rise, 79% above the UK average, suggests challenges in managing public spaces during the summer. While shoplifting fell 85% below the national average, this anomaly may reflect Bodmin's unique retail environment or effective local policing. The overall crime profile indicates a combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics, with the need for targeted interventions in areas of high violent and property crime.

July saw a marked 200% rise in other theft, jumping from six to 18 incidents, the most significant month-on-month increase. This surge coincides with the peak summer season, when tourism and festivals may contribute to opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 50%, from two to one incident, a decline likely linked to increased police presence during events or heightened public awareness. Violent crime remains the dominant category, accounting for 43.4% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 5.4 per 1,000—89% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 79% gap above the national average, suggesting pressure points in community spaces during the summer months. Shoplifting fell 85% below the UK average, a rare area of local strength that may reflect the town's retail environment or effective local deterrents.

Bodmin's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 12.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.5% increase from the previous month's 11.9 per 1,000. This brings the area's rate to 48.8% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent gap in local crime trends compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, Bodmin saw an average of seven crimes reported each day in July, reflecting the monthly total of 212 incidents spread across 31 days. This rate translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 80 residents over the course of the month, offering a clear picture of the frequency of incidents within the local population. While the increase is modest, the shift in crime composition—particularly the surge in violent and property-related offences—suggests a need for targeted interventions. The population context further underscores that these figures are concentrated within a relatively small built-up area, where community policing efforts may need recalibration to address emerging patterns.