Bodmin Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bodmin's built-up area recorded a crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents in March 2025, placing it 34.6% above the UK average of 7.8. This elevated rate reflects a persistent challenge for local authorities, though the nature of crimes reveals specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 54.8% of all incidents — 109% above the UK average. This suggests a concentration of violent activity that may be linked to the area's social dynamics, including its status as a regional hub with a mix of urban and rural characteristics. Anti-social behaviour, while contributing 11.9% of crimes, remained slightly below the UK average, indicating a potential success in managing public order issues. The transition to spring in March, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, likely influenced criminal activity, as outdoor crime tends to rise with increased daylight. However, the most striking feature of the month was the surge in 'other theft' crimes, which may indicate evolving criminal methods or shifts in target demographics. These trends must be contextualised within Bodmin's unique position as a Cornish town with a blend of historical and modern influences, where crime patterns are shaped by both local culture and national trends.

March 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from three to nine incidents. This spike was the most significant month-on-month shift. Concurrently, 'vehicle crime' fell by 75%, dropping from four to one incident, a change that may reflect seasonal factors or altered parking patterns. The area's violent crime rate remains starkly higher than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 5.7 per 1,000 — 109% above the national figure. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell slightly below the UK average, with a 4% deficit. These shifts highlight a combination of local dynamics and broader trends, with property crimes showing mixed movements. For residents, the 200% rise in 'other theft' is a specific concern, suggesting heightened vulnerability in certain areas or circumstances.

Bodmin's crime rate in March 2025 remained stable compared to February, decreasing by just 1.7% to 10.5 per 1,000 residents from 10.6. This suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity over the past month. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately six crimes reported each day, a figure that reflects the persistent nature of local crime patterns. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within the built-up area. When scaled to the population of 16,914, this statistic offers a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime for residents. While the rate is stable, the distribution of crime types shows notable fluctuations, particularly in categories such as theft and vehicle-related offences, which may warrant closer attention from local authorities.