Bodmin Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bodmin's crime picture in August 2025 reveals a troubling escalation in violent crime and public disorder, with the overall rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents placing the area 25.9% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for nearly half (49.4%) of all reported incidents—74% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This surge aligns with August's role as a peak holiday month in Cornwall, where increased tourism and transient populations may contribute to heightened tensions. Anti-social behaviour (15.1% of total crimes) and criminal damage (8.1%) also exceeded national norms, suggesting a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The area's built-up character within Cornwall—a region known for its rural expanses and coastal tourism—creates a unique context where urban centres like Bodmin face distinct pressures. While vehicle crime and burglary showed declines, the overall violent crime trend underscores the need for targeted measures in a town that balances its historic charm with modern challenges. August's data, when viewed alongside the UK average, highlights both the area's vulnerabilities and the importance of understanding how seasonal rhythms and geographic positioning shape crime patterns.

August 2025 saw a stark rise in public order offences, surging by 116.7% to 13 incidents from six in July. This spike, combined with a 100% increase in vehicle crime and a similar jump in 'other crime' categories, signals emerging trends requiring local vigilance. Violent crimes, which constitute 49.4% of total offences, remain 74% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, with 85 incidents reported. Anti-social behaviour. from 42 to 26, still exceeds the UK average by 3%. Vehicle crime increased to two incidents—a 100% rise from zero in July—despite being 74% below the UK average. Residents should be particularly aware of the sharp increase in public order issues, which may reflect the pressures of a busy tourist season and seasonal changes in community activity.

Bodmin's crime rate in August 2025 remained 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a 2.3% decrease from July's 10.4 per 1,000. While this slight decline suggests some short-term stability, the overall rate remains 25.9% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to approximately six crimes reported daily, or one incident for every 98 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights the persistent challenge of crime in the area, even as specific categories like burglary and vehicle crime show notable reductions. The population context reveals that Bodmin's crime burden is higher than the UK average, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour driving much of the disparity. These figures underscore the need for continued attention to crime patterns in a town that, despite its coastal charm, faces elevated risks compared to national benchmarks.