Cullompton Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cullompton's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 60% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while relatively low, masks a combination of trends within specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.5% of all reported crimes, with 13 incidents recorded — a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, which is 62% below the UK average. This category's performance highlights a divergence from national patterns, possibly influenced by the area's character as a small built-up area within Mid Devon. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 30.0% of incidents and maintaining a rate 32% below the UK average. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — may have played a role in shaping these patterns, as increased outdoor activity and the early onset of tourism could influence both crime types and reporting rates. However, the overall low crime profile suggests that Cullompton's environment, whether through community cohesion, local policing strategies, or its geographical isolation from major urban centres, may contribute to its comparatively safe record. The presence of criminal damage and arson at 17.5% of total crimes, while lower than the UK average, shows a marked increase from the previous month, indicating a need to monitor shifts in this category. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with property crimes making up only 27.5% of the total, compared to 32.5% for violent offences. This mix may reflect the area's demographic profile, with fewer commercial or industrial spaces to drive property-related crime, and a community structure that may prioritise addressing violent incidents more proactively. As the summer progresses, further analysis will be needed to determine whether these trends are temporary or indicative of broader changes in the area's crime profile.

June 2023 saw a 600% rise in criminal damage and arson, jumping from one to seven incidents — the most significant increase in any category. This surge, combined with a 300% rise in public order offences and a 100% increase in vehicle crime, contrasts sharply with the 18.8% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 16 to 13. The violence category, at 1.1 per 1,000, remains 62% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent divergence from national trends. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, was 32% below the UK average, while public order offences were 55% below. These figures suggest that while certain categories are performing better than the UK average, others show marked fluctuations. Residents may find the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson particularly noteworthy, as it represents a sevenfold rise in a single month. The drop in violent crime, though modest, could reflect seasonal factors such as the start of summer, when outdoor spaces are more actively used.

Cullompton's crime rate in June 2023 rose 42.8% compared to May 2023, moving from 2.4 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This shift aligns with the start of summer, when activity in the area may increase. On a daily basis, the 40 reported crimes over 30 days equate to roughly one crime per day — a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When viewed through the lens of population, the 3.4 crime rate means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 297 residents. This monthly exposure figure, while low compared to the UK average, reflects the relatively small population of Cullompton and its lower overall crime profile. The change from May to June may be influenced by seasonal patterns, such as increased foot traffic in public spaces or the early onset of tourism in nearby areas. The consistency in property crime rates, despite the overall increase, suggests that violent crime may be a more significant driver of the month-on-month change.