Cullompton Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Cullompton’s crime profile in April 2023, accounting for 37.7% of all reported incidents. This category, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, remained 35% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s relatively tight-knit community and lower population density. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—40% below the UK average—underscores Cullompton’s position as a safer locale compared to the national picture. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, accounted for 20.8% of crimes, a figure 24% below the UK average. This suggests that while community-level disruptions occur, they are less frequent than in larger urban centres. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—likely contributed to shifts in criminal activity, with increased outdoor activity potentially influencing both anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents. Public order offences (9.4% of total crimes) were 38% below the UK average, a statistic that may align with Cullompton’s smaller scale and more controlled public spaces. However, the 15% gap in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average hints at unique local vulnerabilities, tied to the area’s built-up character and seasonal events. These patterns collectively illustrate a crime profile shaped by both geographic and temporal factors, where the interplay of community dynamics and environmental conditions plays a key role.

April 2023 saw notable shifts in Cullompton’s crime mix, with anti-social behaviour rising by 57.1% (7 to 11 incidents) and shoplifting increasing by 50% (2 to 3). These spikes, though still modest in absolute terms, suggest evolving patterns of localised tension or seasonal pressures. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 37.7% of all crimes—35% below the UK average for this category. This contrast with the UK’s higher rate highlights Cullompton’s distinct profile, where community cohesion may mitigate certain types of violence. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson exceeded the UK average by 15%, a rare deviation that could reflect specific local factors such as unsecured properties or targeted vandalism during the Easter period. For residents, the 57.1% rise in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point to consider, as it may indicate heightened tensions during the spring transition.

Cullompton’s crime rate in April 2023 rose slightly to 4.5 per 1,000 residents from 4.2 per 1,000 in March, reflecting a 5.9% increase. This places the area firmly in the lower end of the UK spectrum, with a 40% gap from the national average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes each day—a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 224 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure, though modest, highlights that even minor shifts in crime patterns can have noticeable impacts on community perception. The population context further reinforces that Cullompton’s low crime rate is not merely a result of its size but also reflects broader social and environmental factors unique to the area.