Cullompton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Cullompton, 4.2 crimes were recorded in September 2023, placing the built-up area 47.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This rate translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes per day across the town's 11,887 residents, though seasonal context suggests this figure may be influenced by transitional patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36% of all crimes (18 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (22%, 11 incidents) and criminal damage (12%, 6 incidents). The seasonal rhythm of September—marked by back-to-school activity and university freshers—may contribute to the mix of violent and property crimes observed. While the overall rate remains comfortably below the UK average, the dominance of violence-related offences (1.5 per 1,000) compared to the national average of 2.7 per 1,000 highlights a distinct local profile. This suggests that while Cullompton is generally safer than the UK average, targeted interventions may be needed to address the proportion of violent crimes, particularly in areas with high student populations or nightlife activity. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000, 64% below UK average) and public order offences (0.2 per 1,000, 68% below UK average) indicate that Cullompton's retail and public spaces may be managed in ways that deter such crimes, though the rise in drug-related incidents deserves closer attention.

September 2023 saw a 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, while modest in absolute terms, represents a stark shift in local crime patterns and may partly explain the overall rate increase. Other thefts doubled from 0 to 4, suggesting a possible seasonal uptick in opportunistic crimes linked to back-to-school activities. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60%, from 5 to 2, possibly reflecting quieter evenings as university term began. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 14.3%, aligning with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Drug crimes in Cullompton (0.3 per 1,000) are 50% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, a contrast to most other categories that remain significantly below national figures.

Cullompton's crime rate in September 2023 rose 19.3% from the previous month's 3.5 per 1,000 to 4.2 per 1,000, marking the first increase in the year. This translates to roughly 2 crimes per day across the built-up area's 11,887 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 238 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as a monthly aggregate rather than a daily frequency. While the rate remains 47.5% below the UK average, the upward trend suggests a shift in local patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower risk than the national average, though the increase from August highlights a need for continued monitoring. This rate, though modest, underscores how even small changes in crime statistics can reflect broader community dynamics when viewed through a per-capita lens.