Bodmin Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Bodmin's crime profile reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crime, with the former dominating the statistics. The overall crime rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 43.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring a significant divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences account for 43.4% of all incidents, with 85 cases reported—a rate of 5.0 per 1,000 that is 77% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 21.9% of total crimes, with 43 incidents reported, also 76% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime contrasts sharply with property crime, which accounts for just 23.5% of incidents (47 cases). The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributes to this pattern, as similar trends are observed in other areas with high levels of nightlife activity. The data also shows that shoplifting, typically a property crime, fell by 61.5% compared to April, suggesting a possible seasonal dip in retail-related offences. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime—up 200% to three incidents—raises questions about new patterns of criminal activity, possibly linked to increased car park usage during bank holidays. These dynamics reflect a complex relationship between local geography, population density, and seasonal factors, with Bodmin's rural-urban mix likely influencing the crime profile. The area's relatively high rates of violent crime and anti-social behaviour may indicate challenges related to community cohesion, policing resources, or broader socioeconomic factors. As the month progresses, these patterns will need to be monitored to determine whether they represent a temporary fluctuation or a more sustained trend.

May 2025 saw dramatic spikes in three categories: vehicle crime, possession of weapons, and 'other crime', each surging 200% from April. This triple increase, from single incidents to three each, suggests a sudden shift in criminal activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 61.5%, dropping from 13 to 5 incidents—a decrease that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts. The violent crime category, at 85 incidents, dominates the crime mix, accounting for 43.4% of all reported crimes. This 77% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences (5.0 per 1,000) highlights a stark contrast to national trends. Anti-social behaviour also surged 76% above the UK average, reinforcing the area's distinct challenges. Residents may find the 200% rise in vehicle crime particularly concerning, as it suggests a new pattern of opportunistic theft in local car parks.

Bodmin's crime rate in May 2025 rose 19.5% from April's 9.7 per 1,000 to 11.6 per 1,000, reflecting a marked upward trend. This increase translates to roughly six crimes reported daily across the built-up area, a figure that underscores the pace of incidents in a community of 16,914 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 86 residents, a ratio that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. While this monthly exposure rate is a local metric, it offers a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the population. The shift from April to May appears consistent with seasonal patterns, as longer evenings and bank holidays in May may contribute to increased socialising and associated risks. These factors, combined with the dominance of violent crime, suggest a combination of local dynamics and broader environmental influences.