Cullompton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cullompton's crime profile in January 2024 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents — 45.9% below the national figure of 7.4. This discrepancy is most pronounced in violent crime, where the area's rate of 1.7 per 1,000 (41.7% of total crimes) is 35% lower than the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The area's character as a small built-up area within Mid Devon likely contributes to this pattern, with fewer high-density urban zones typically associated with higher violent crime rates. Seasonal factors also played a role, as January's reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may have suppressed outdoor crimes typically linked to commercial areas. Anti-social behaviour (22.9% of total crimes) and public order offences (8.3%) remained prominent, reflecting the social dynamics of a community where local interactions dominate over transient populations. The low property crime rate (9 incidents, 18.8% of total) further reinforces Cullompton's position as a relatively safe area, with burglary and shoplifting rates 72% and 82% below UK averages respectively. This pattern is consistent with rural and semi-rural areas where property crimes are often less prevalent due to lower population density and fewer commercial hubs. However, the 114% increase in 'other crime' compared to the UK average raises questions about local categorisation practices, suggesting a potential need for deeper analysis of underreported or misclassified incidents.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in Cullompton's crime mix, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) — a jump that may reflect increased local car ownership or changes in parking patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from 9 to 3), a decline consistent with the post-holiday period's reduced public events and shorter daylight hours. The most significant UK comparison disparity emerged in 'other crime', where Cullompton's rate was 114% above the national average, suggesting a potential gap in local categorisation or reporting practices. Residents may find the 41.7% share of violence and sexual offences — 35% below the UK average — particularly relevant, as it indicates a lower incidence of violent crime despite the category's dominance in local statistics. This contrast with the UK's higher violent crime rates highlights Cullompton's unique safety profile.

Cullompton's crime rate in January 2024 (4.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 14.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar rural and semi-rural areas during January. The daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's consistent underperformance relative to the UK average in property-related crimes. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 248 residents — a statistic that, when contextualised against the UK's average of 1-in-136 residents per month, underscores Cullompton's markedly lower risk profile. This population-scaled perspective is particularly useful for residents assessing personal safety, as it highlights the rarity of crime in a community where 97% of residents are unlikely to experience a crime in any given month.