Bodmin Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 16,914, Bodmin reported 149 crimes in October 2025, translating to 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 14.3% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area in a higher-than-average position nationally. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which made up 51% of the total (76 cases), far exceeding the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (69% above). Public order offences (19 cases) and anti-social behaviour (15 cases) followed, with the latter being 29% below the UK average. Seasonal factors may partly explain these figures, as October brings darker evenings and the Halloween period, which could contribute to increased incidents of public disorder and alcohol-related conflicts. The area’s relatively low property crime rate—only 30 cases, compared to 76 violent crimes—suggests a different crime profile than typical urban centres, influenced by Bodmin’s character as a smaller built-up area within Cornwall. While violence remains a concern, the lower rates of burglary (3 cases) and vehicle crime (3 cases) compared to UK averages indicate that property-focused crime is less prevalent here. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter days and Halloween-related activities, may also interact with local demographics or land use patterns to shape these trends.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, including a 400% increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 5 cases) and a 200% rise in vehicle crime (from 1 to 3 cases), though these remain relatively low in absolute terms. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 cases), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in substance use or enforcement activity. The violent crime category, already 69% above the UK average, dominated the month’s figures, with violence and sexual offences accounting for over half of all crimes. This stark contrast to the UK average for public order offences (108% above) highlights a unique challenge in Bodmin, where community tensions or specific local factors may contribute to higher rates of disorderly conduct. Shoplifting rates were 52% below the UK average, suggesting that retail areas may be less targeted or that local deterrents are effective. Residents may find the 400% spike in 'other crime' particularly concerning, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unspecified in the data. The month also saw a 25% reduction in anti-social behaviour, which could indicate the success of local initiatives or temporary factors such as reduced alcohol consumption during the holiday period.

Bodmin’s crime rate in October 2025 (8.8 per 1,000) marked a 5.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.3 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks a direct UK-wide comparison. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 114 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within this population. When scaled to the area’s size, this suggests that crime remains a regular but not overwhelming presence in daily life. The previous month’s higher rate may have been influenced by temporary factors such as the end of term or specific events, though the October figures show a return to a more stable level. While the overall rate is above the UK average, the breakdown reveals that certain categories—such as anti-social behaviour and burglary—are significantly below national levels, indicating that Bodmin’s crime profile differs from larger urban centres. This contrast may be due to the area’s smaller population, lower population density, or specific local characteristics that influence crime patterns differently than in more densely populated regions.