Cullompton Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cullompton's November 2024 crime profile reveals a striking anomaly: a sharp 100% increase in vehicle crime, theft from the person, and robbery, despite an overall crime rate (6.0 per 1,000 residents) that remains 21.1% below the UK average. This paradox underscores the unpredictable nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal factors and specific events. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 46.5% of all incidents, a figure that is 9% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). This may reflect the area's character as a small built-up area with limited policing resources, where interpersonal conflicts can escalate more readily. Anti-social behaviour (21.1% of total crimes) also exceeds UK norms by 17%, a trend that could be linked to the community's size and the challenges of managing social interactions in a compact environment. The month's seasonal context—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely contributed to fluctuations, with shoplifting dropping by 81.8% (from 11 to 2 incidents) due to increased retail security measures or fewer opportunities for theft during the holiday season. However, the simultaneous rise in vehicle-related crimes may be tied to increased traffic or unsecured vehicles during the shopping period. While Cullompton's overall safety profile remains strong compared to the UK, these variations highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories. The data also reveals that property crimes (14 incidents) are significantly outnumbered by violent crimes (33), a balance that contrasts with many UK areas where property crime dominates. This suggests a unique social dynamic in Cullompton, where interpersonal issues may be more prevalent than economic crime. The absence of significant increases in other categories—such as burglary or fraud—further reinforces the idea that local factors, rather than national trends, are shaping the crime picture. As November transitions into the quieter winter months, these patterns may evolve, but the current data provides a clear snapshot of the area's ongoing challenges and successes in crime prevention.

November 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime, theft from the person, and robbery each surging by 100% compared to October. This spike, though small in absolute terms (one incident each), raises questions about seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and increased traffic during Black Friday shopping. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 81.8% (from 11 to 2 incidents), possibly linked to heightened police presence or altered retail patterns. Violence and sexual offences. of total crimes, remained 9% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect local demographics or policing priorities. Anti-social behaviour also exceeded the UK average by 17%, suggesting persistent community tensions or unmet needs in the area. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, even within a relatively low-risk environment.

Cullompton's crime rate in November 2024 (6.0 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 23.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area's historical seasonal trends, where colder weather and shorter evenings may limit opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Daily crime context shows 2 crimes reported per day on average, a rate that, while consistent with local patterns, remains significantly below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Cullompton's residents face a crime risk that is 21.1% lower than the national average, a statistic that underscores the area's broader safety profile despite specific fluctuations in crime types.