Cullompton Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cullompton's crime profile in July 2024 reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors, with the overall crime rate at 5.0 per 1,000 residents—40.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (25 incidents, 42.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (12 incidents, 20.3%) and criminal damage and arson (10 incidents, 17.0%). This distribution aligns with the area's likely mix of residential and commercial zones, where public spaces and local amenities may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, schools out, and a surge in tourism—likely influenced patterns, with festivals and outdoor events potentially driving both increased community engagement and, paradoxically, spikes in certain crimes such as shoplifting and vandalism. While violence and sexual offences remained 26% below the UK average, the rise in criminal damage and arson (27% above the UK average) highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces. The overall rate, however, demonstrates a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime, linked to the town's smaller population and community-oriented policing strategies. As July marked the height of the tourist season, the interplay between temporary population influx and local crime patterns remains an area for ongoing analysis.

July 2024 saw a 26.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 34 to 25 incidents, marking a significant downward trend in the most prevalent crime category. This reduction, coupled with a 33.3% decline in anti-social behaviour (from 18 to 12), suggests a possible impact of summer festivals and increased community engagement in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both rose by 100%, with shoplifting incidents doubling to four and vandalism tripling to 10. These increases may reflect heightened foot traffic during peak tourism, though the rate of shoplifting remains 56% below the UK average. Other theft and vehicle crime both fell sharply—other theft dropped 75% (from 8 to 2) and vehicle crime 75% (from 8 to 2), indicating a possible effect of seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns.

Cullompton's crime rate in July 2024 dropped to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 24.4% decrease from June's 6.6 per 1,000. This marks a notable shift in local crime dynamics, with daily crime counts averaging just 2 incidents per day across 31 days. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 201 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that aligns with the area's population of 11,887. While the rate remains significantly below the UK average, the reduction from the previous month suggests a possible alignment with seasonal patterns, as July's peak tourism and summer festivals might have influenced community vigilance or police resource allocation. The daily crime count, though low, underscores the need for continued monitoring, particularly as the area's character—likely a mix of residential and commercial zones—may contribute to fluctuating crime trends.