Bodmin Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bodmin's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 35.3% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This disparity underscores a local profile where violent crimes dominate, accounting for 48.7% of all incidents—significantly higher than the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences (76 cases) were the most prevalent, followed by anti-social behaviour (14 cases) and criminal damage and arson (12 cases). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the lower volume of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to busier months. However, the elevated rate of violent crime may reflect local factors such as community tensions or limited policing resources in high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour, while below the UK average (14% lower), still represents a notable portion of incidents, potentially linked to the built-up area's proximity to rural zones where social interactions may differ. The crime profile suggests a need for targeted interventions in violent crime prevention, while the seasonal dip in outdoor-related offences highlights the influence of environmental factors on criminal activity patterns.

January 2026 saw a 200% surge in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 2 to 6 cases, a shift that may reflect unreported or evolving criminal activity patterns. Public order offences also increased by 50%, from 6 to 9, potentially linked to post-holiday social dynamics or local events. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 75%, from 4 to 1, suggesting a temporary reduction in armed incidents. Violent crimes remained high, with a rate of 4.5 per 1,000—80% above the UK average—highlighting a persistent challenge in the area. The drop in vehicle crime (50%) and drugs-related offences (20%) contrasts with the rise in other categories, illustrating a complex shift in criminal priorities. For residents, the 50% increase in public order offences offers a concrete insight into areas requiring local policing focus.

Bodmin's crime rate in January 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents) marks an 8.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 10.1 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the area's overall position above the UK average, which remains 35.3% higher than the national figure. Locally, the daily crime count averages 5 incidents per day, reflecting a persistent presence of criminal activity despite the monthly decrease. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 108 residents, a monthly exposure figure that underscores the frequency of incidents within the community. When scaled to Bodmin's population of 16,914, this suggests that crime remains a notable concern for residents, albeit with some mitigation in the final month of 2025. The population context further highlights that even modest changes in crime rates translate to tangible differences in individual risk, particularly in densely populated areas of the built-up zone.