Bodmin Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Bodmin's crime rate rise to 10.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 44.3% above the UK average of 7.0. This stark divergence from the national trend reflects a crime profile dominated by violent incidents, with 93 cases of violence and sexual offences recorded—over 114% above the UK average for this category. The data reveals a troubling shift in the local crime profile, as property crimes (47 total) were overshadowed by a surge in violent offences, which constituted 54.7% of all reported crimes. Seasonal factors likely played a role in this pattern, with the month’s dark evenings, holiday shopping activity, and empty homes during the festive period potentially contributing to increased opportunities for crime. The area’s relatively low population of 16,914 means that each resident faces a higher relative risk compared to larger urban centres, though the built-up nature of Bodmin may limit the spatial spread of certain crimes. The seasonal context also suggests that the lack of daytime foot traffic in retail areas during Christmas could have exacerbated issues related to anti-social behaviour and public order, despite a 38.1% decrease in anti-social behaviour cases compared to the previous month. These patterns are consistent with other Cornish towns that experience spikes in violence during the winter months, though the scale here remains higher than national averages.

The month-on-month analysis reveals a concerning upward trend in several crime categories, with burglary cases rising by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and robbery doubling from 2 to 4 cases. These increases align with the seasonal context of December, where empty homes and reduced visibility during dark evenings may have created more opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour cases dropped by 38.1% (from 21 to 13), suggesting that targeted community efforts or seasonal changes in social activity may have mitigated some issues. The data also shows a marked disparity between Bodmin’s crime rates and the UK average, particularly in violent crimes: the 93 recorded cases of violence and sexual offences represent 5.5 per 1,000 residents, over 114% above the national average. This discrepancy is even more pronounced in crimes like possession of weapons, which were 186% above the UK average. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately 5 incidents provides a tangible measure of local risk, though the breakdown shows that property crimes remain relatively low compared to violent offences. The rise in public order incidents—doubling from 0 to 6 cases—may indicate increased tensions during holiday gatherings, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this connection.

Bodmin’s crime rate in December 2025 (10.1 per 1,000) represents a 3.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 9.7, reflecting a small but notable upward trend. When contextualised against the population of 16,914, this translates to roughly 1 reported crime for every 99 residents over the course of the month—a figure that highlights the relative density of incidents compared to the UK average. The daily crime context shows that Bodmin experienced an average of 5 crimes per day in December, a rate that, while not extreme, underscores the persistent nature of local challenges. This monthly exposure metric is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a concrete sense of how frequently crime occurs within the community. The area’s crime profile also stands in contrast to the UK average, with violent crimes and criminal damage rates far exceeding national benchmarks. This divergence may be partly explained by Bodmin’s status as a built-up area within Cornwall, where limited urban infrastructure and seasonal fluctuations in population (such as holiday-related absences) could create unique challenges for law enforcement. While the increase from the previous month is modest, the broader comparison to the UK average suggests that targeted interventions may be necessary to address the underlying factors driving the area’s elevated crime rates.