Cullompton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cullompton's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.0% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This positions the built-up area within Mid Devon as one of the safer regions in the country, though local patterns reveal a combination of crime types and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and burglary (12.1%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for similar categories, where violence and sexual offences are 32% higher and burglary is 100% lower. The relatively low overall rate may be influenced by Cullompton's rural character and smaller population, which likely contribute to lower foot traffic in retail areas and fewer opportunities for certain crimes. However, the seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail activity and shorter days—may have limited outdoor crimes typically associated with higher footfall. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Cullompton (1.7 per 1,000) is 32% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may play a role in mitigating such incidents. Despite these positive trends, the sharp increase in burglary (7 cases) compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in property security within the area.

January 2025 saw a 600% surge in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 7, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while significant, is offset by a 50% drop in drug-related crimes, which fell from 2 to 1. The category of anti-social behaviour also rose by 33.3%, from 9 to 12 cases, reflecting a shift in the crime mix toward public order issues. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft declined by 33.3% each, aligning with the UK's broader trend of lower retail crime in January—a month typically marked by reduced shopping activity. The violent crime category, which remains the largest single category (34.5% of total crimes), is 32% below the UK average, a figure that may be linked to Cullompton's smaller population and potentially lower levels of alcohol-fueled incidents in public spaces. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary compared to the UK average particularly concerning, as it suggests a need for enhanced property security measures in the area. The data also highlights a 35% reduction in public order offences compared to the UK average, indicating that local efforts in managing community behaviour may be yielding positive results.

Cullompton's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.2 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, places the area well below the UK average, which remains consistently higher at 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that is likely to be perceived as manageable by local residents. When scaled to the population of 11,887, the monthly exposure translates to 1 reported crime for every 205 residents—a ratio that is significantly lower than the UK's average monthly exposure. This statistic underscores the relative safety of Cullompton compared to other parts of the country, though the area's smaller size and rural nature may naturally limit the number of incidents. The comparison also reveals that while violent crime remains below the UK average, the sharp increase in burglary cases has created a divergence in specific categories. This contrast highlights the importance of tailoring local crime prevention strategies to address the unique vulnerabilities of the area, such as the need for enhanced home security measures to counter the unexpected rise in property crimes. The data further illustrates how local demographics and geography can shape crime patterns, with Cullompton's lower population density likely contributing to its overall lower crime rate compared to more densely populated regions.