Bodmin Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 in Bodmin revealed a starkly unexpected surge in drug-related crimes, with a 350% increase from the previous month. This anomaly contrasts sharply with the area's generally lower rates of such offences compared to the UK average. The overall crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents places Bodmin 32.9% above the national average of 7.3, driven primarily by a 56.7% share of violent and sexual offences. These crimes, at 5.5 per 1,000, are 114% above the UK average, highlighting a significant localised issue. Anti-social behaviour also rose, contributing 12.8% of total crimes, though remaining 13% above the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, dark evenings, and the start of the holiday shopping season—may have influenced patterns, though the drug-related spike appears unconnected to these factors. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, remained below UK averages, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (67% below national levels). This divergence suggests a combination of local demographics and broader regional trends, with Bodmin's rural-adjacent setting potentially contributing to lower property crime rates despite the rise in violent and drug-related incidents. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where drug-related crime is spiking, while the relative safety in property crime categories may reflect the area's lower population density and limited commercial activity compared to major urban centres.

November 2025 saw a stark 350% rise in drug-related crimes, jumping from two to nine incidents. This surge, coupled with a 200% increase in possession of weapons offences, marks an unexpected shift in Bodmin's crime profile. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 56.7% of all crimes, and are 114% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. In contrast, shoplifting and other theft crimes fell below UK averages, with shoplifting reporting a 37% deficit. The month-on-month changes reveal a concerning trend in drug and weapon-related offences, which could be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the early shopping season. Residents may find the 350% spike in drug crimes particularly noteworthy, as it diverges from the area's typically lower rates of such offences compared to national benchmarks.

Bodmin's crime rate in November 2025 rose to 9.7 per 1,000 residents, a 10.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.8. This places the area 32.9% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded an average of five crimes per day over the month, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 16,914, this equates to one reported crime for every 103 residents over the course of November. The monthly exposure figure highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community, though the rate remains lower than some urban centres. While violent crimes dominate the landscape, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain significantly below UK averages, suggesting a distinct regional pattern that may reflect Bodmin's rural-adjacent character and lower population density.