Bodmin Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bodmin’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 9.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 22.4% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked disparity highlights the area’s unique challenges, particularly in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which together account for nearly 60% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences alone constituted 42% of the total crimes, with 66 incidents reported, far exceeding the UK average by 51%. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 53% above the UK average, reflecting persistent community tensions or unmet social needs. Shoplifting, while not the most frequent crime type, saw a dramatic 100% increase from October, likely influenced by the timing of Black Friday sales and the onset of darker evenings. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and reduced daylight—may have contributed to heightened activity in certain crime categories. However, direct causal links, and other factors such as local demographics or economic pressures may also play a role. Vehicle crime, conversely, dropped by 40%, and other theft was 27% below the UK average, suggesting that some areas of the crime profile are more stable or even improving. These trends underscore the complexity of Bodmin’s crime profile, which requires nuanced analysis to address underlying issues.

November 2024 saw a sharp increase in shoplifting, with reported incidents doubling from 9 to 18, a 100% month-on-month rise. This surge aligns with the timing of Black Friday shopping. Robbery and burglary also both increased by 100%, rising from zero to two incidents each, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or temporary spikes in opportunistic crime. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 40%, and drugs-related offences decreased by 30%, possibly reflecting changes in policing priorities or seasonal activity patterns. Violent crimes in Bodmin were 51% above the UK average, with 66 incidents reported, while anti-social behaviour was 53% above the UK average. These figures highlight a stark contrast to the UK trend for other theft, which was 27% below the national average, indicating that Bodmin’s crime profile is shaped by distinct local factors.

Bodmin’s crime rate in November 2024 remained stable compared to October, with no significant month-on-month change (9.3 per 1,000). Daily crime figures show an average of five reported incidents per day, a figure that reflects the area’s ongoing challenges with certain types of crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 108 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. While this rate is consistent with the previous month, the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct pattern: violent crimes and anti-social behaviour dominate the local landscape. This suggests that factors such as community dynamics, public spaces, or seasonal events may play a role in shaping these trends. The population size of 16,914 further contextualises the impact of these figures, as the crime rate per resident is higher than the UK average, which may point to unique local conditions that warrant further attention.