Cullompton Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cullompton's overall crime rate in July 2023 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 57.8% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This marks a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the built-up area within Mid Devon, a rural district characterised by a mix of historic town centres and surrounding countryside. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.2% of all reported crimes, though this rate remains 42% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.7% of total crimes, with a UK average comparison showing a 58% deficit. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and local festivals—likely contributes to patterns observed, though the overall rate remains markedly lower than national benchmarks. The area's relatively low property crime rate (12 incidents) compared to violent crimes (19) may reflect a combination of community cohesion, limited retail density, and effective local policing. While violent crime remains a focus, the broader crime profile illustrates a safer environment than the UK average, with particularly low rates of burglary, shoplifting, and public order offences. This suggests that Cullompton's character as a smaller, closely-knit community may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime, even during high-traffic summer periods.

July 2023 saw notable reductions in several crime categories, with public order offences declining by 50% (from 4 to 2) and anti-social behaviour decreasing by 41.7% (from 12 to 7). These decreases may be linked to the seasonal rhythm of the area, where summer festivals and events often bring community engagement initiatives that deter anti-social conduct. Conversely, other theft increased sharply by 200% (from 1 to 3), drugs offences doubled (from 1 to 2), and vehicle crime also doubled (from 1 to 2). These rises, though significant in percentage terms, remain at low absolute levels given Cullompton's population of 11,887. The violent crime category—accounting for 45.2% of all incidents—remains 42% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a consistent trend that suggests local factors such as community policing or social cohesion may be effective. For residents, the 50% drop in public order offences is a tangible improvement, as it reduces the likelihood of disruptive incidents in public spaces during the summer months. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with property crime (28.6%) now accounting for a smaller proportion of total crimes compared to violent crime (45.2%), a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in criminal activity or the impact of local initiatives.

Cullompton's crime rate in July 2023 increased by 4.7% compared to June 2023, rising from 3.4 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. However, this small upward movement remains far below the UK average, with the area's overall rate still 57.8% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, 42 crimes were reported over 31 days, equating to roughly 1 crime per day—a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than abstract rates. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 283 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see a much higher proportion of residents encountering crime. The slight increase from June may be attributed to the influx of visitors during July's peak tourism season, though the overall crime profile remains stable compared to other months. For context, Cullompton's population of 11,887 means that the absolute number of crimes (42) represents a manageable volume, even with the small percentage increase. This suggests that while local factors may influence crime trends, the broader safety environment in Cullompton continues to outperform national benchmarks.