Cullompton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cullompton’s overall crime rate in August 2024 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, though modest, reflects the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to larger urban centres. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.1% of all incidents — 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 19% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a localised concentration of violent incidents that may be linked to summer-specific factors such as increased social activity and events in the town centre. Anti-social behaviour followed at 1.1 per 1,000, while property crimes remained comparatively low, with only 14 incidents recorded. Seasonal context appears to influence these patterns: August, as a peak holiday month, typically sees shifts in resident and tourist activity that may affect crime dynamics. For example, the decrease in criminal damage and arson by 60% to four incidents could be attributed to fewer households being occupied during the summer, reducing opportunities for such offences. However, the rise in drug-related crimes and burglary suggests that increased foot traffic in public spaces and the presence of temporary residents may have created new risk factors. These findings highlight the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and crime trends, underscoring the need for tailored community engagement strategies.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in drug-related crimes, burglary, and possession of weapons, all tripling from zero to three incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, represents a 100% month-on-month rise for each category and signals a notable shift in the crime mix. Violent crimes, which accounted for 52.1% of all incidents, remained significantly above the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), with 3.2 per 1,000 recorded. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage fell, with the latter dropping by 60% to four incidents. These decreases may reflect seasonal patterns, as August typically sees reduced activity in public spaces due to holiday absences. Residents should be particularly aware of the rise in drug-related offences, which now stand at 0.3 per 1,000 — 36% above the UK average. This data point, while not statistically overwhelming, suggests a need for targeted awareness in areas with known drug-related hotspots.

Cullompton's crime rate in August 2024 rose by 23.8% compared to July 2024, moving from 5.0 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, marks a shift from the area’s typically stable monthly trends. On a daily basis, the town experienced an average of 2 crimes per day in August, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 163 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, though low, highlights the need for vigilance during periods of heightened activity. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, Cullompton’s crime profile remains significantly safer than the UK average, with the 25.6% gap underscoring the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives. However, the month-on-month rise in violent crimes and drug-related incidents suggests a temporary disruption in the usual crime patterns. whether this is linked to seasonal factors, but the summer holidays and increased foot traffic in public spaces may have contributed to a more visible crime profile.