Cullompton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Cullompton's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 41.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This performance highlights the town's relative safety compared to the national picture, though the crime mix reveals distinct local patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 46.8% of all reported incidents (22 cases), followed by other theft (12.8%, 6 cases) and anti-social behaviour (8.5%, 4 cases). These figures suggest that personal safety remains a primary concern for residents, despite the overall low rate. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data: January's post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail activity may have contributed to lower shoplifting rates (now at 0.2 per 1,000) and fewer vehicle-related crimes. However, the rise in other thefts and the persistent high proportion of violent crimes indicate that targeted policing or community initiatives may need to address these specific areas. Cullompton's violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 24% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 68% lower than the national figure, reflecting a crime profile that diverges from the UK norm in several key ways. These trends could be linked to the area's character as a smaller built-up area within a rural district, where community ties and local policing may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime.

January 2026 saw significant shifts in Cullompton's crime mix, with other thefts rising by 100% (from 3 to 6 incidents) and other crimes also doubling (from 0 to 2). These increases contrasted with steep declines in shoplifting (-66.7%, from 6 to 2) and vehicle crime (-50%, from 2 to 1), which may partly reflect the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall typical of January. Violent crimes, which constituted 46.8% of all incidents, remained 24% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the 6.8 per 1,000 national rate. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 68% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused interventions or local social norms may contribute to this trend. For residents, the sharp drop in shoplifting—now at 0.2 per 1,000—could indicate effective policing or seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for such crimes.

Cullompton's crime rate in January 2026 fell to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, an 11.4% decrease from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average, which remains consistently higher at 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the town's relatively small population of 11,887. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 253 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's overall safety compared to the national picture. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Cullompton's crime profile is markedly different from the UK average, with violent crimes accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. This suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics—may play a role in shaping the area's crime dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these hypotheses.