Cullompton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cullompton's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 53.2% of all incidents. This stark contrast to the UK average—where such crimes make up just 19%—suggests a unique local pattern. The area's overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, 22.4% below the UK's 6.7, masks this internal disparity. While property crime remains relatively low (11 cases), violent crime dominates, with 33 reported incidents. This could be linked to Cullompton's character as a built-up area within Mid Devon, where smaller communities and limited commercial activity may concentrate social interactions in ways that amplify interpersonal conflicts. Seasonal factors also play a role: February's pre-spring lull typically sees reduced outdoor activity, yet violence remains elevated, due to indoor gatherings or other winter-specific dynamics. The drugs category, though small in absolute numbers, surged 400% month-on-month, a spike that may reflect localised pressures or temporary disruptions. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply, indicating effective community policing or seasonal changes in public behaviour. This mix of crime types—high violent crime, low property crime, and fluctuating drug-related incidents—paints a complex picture of a town where social tensions may outweigh traditional crime drivers like retail theft or burglary.

February 2025 saw a striking 65% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 20 to 33 cases. This surge, though not uncommon in winter months, contrasts with the 50% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 12 to 6. The drugs category experienced a dramatic 400% spike, jumping from one to five incidents—a sharp deviation from typical patterns. Violence and sexual offences in Cullompton now sit 19% above the UK average at 2.8 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour remains 48% below the national rate. This divergence suggests a unique local dynamic: while violent crime exceeds the UK norm, other categories like anti-social behaviour are significantly lower. For residents, the 400% rise in drug-related incidents offers a concrete data point to consider when assessing community safety. The balance of violent crime versus property crime also shifts with violence making up 53.2% of all reported incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 19% for the same category.

Cullompton's crime rate in February 2025 rose 7.0% from 4.9 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents, a ratio that illustrates the relative frequency of crime in a small population. This monthly exposure is particularly meaningful in a built-up area where community networks are dense, making individual incidents more visible. The population context also highlights the scale: with 11,887 residents, the 62 total crimes reported represent a manageable proportion of the population, though the rise in violent crime warrants attention. Comparing this to the previous month's rate provides a snapshot of local fluctuations, though broader seasonal patterns—such as the pre-spring lull—suggest that February's figures may be an anomaly rather than a sustained trend.