Braunton Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Braunton’s crime rate in July 2023 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 69.9% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile, even as seasonal factors influence specific categories. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.6% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (23.8%) and public order issues (9.5%). These patterns align with Braunton’s character as a coastal town in North Devon, where tourism, festivals, and summer events attract large crowds, potentially contributing to anti-social behaviour and public order challenges. The low rate of property crimes—only 3 incidents in total—further underscores the area’s safety compared to national averages, with burglary and shoplifting both remaining well below UK levels. July’s peak summer conditions, including schools being out and extended daylight hours, likely amplified interactions in public spaces, which may explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, reflecting the effectiveness of local policing and the community’s resilience to seasonal pressures. This data illustrates how Braunton’s unique geography and seasonal rhythms shape its crime picture, even as it maintains a starkly safer profile than the UK as a whole.

July 2023 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from five to ten incidents—a sharp jump likely tied to the area’s peak tourism season and summer festivals. Burglary and 'other crime' also doubled from zero to one each, though these remain rare given the overall low crime environment. Conversely, 'other theft' fell by 50%, dropping from two to one, indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic theft during the busy summer months. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, remains 15% below the UK average, while violence and sexual offences (0.6 per 1,000) are 78% below national rates. This contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and sustained low levels in other categories suggests that seasonal factors—such as increased foot traffic and events—may be driving specific types of crime without broadly elevating the area’s overall risk profile. Residents may find the 50% drop in 'other theft' particularly reassuring, as it points to a trend of reduced petty crime despite the influx of visitors.

Braunton's crime rate in July 2023 rose by 61.8% compared to the previous month, climbing from 1.6 to 2.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains far below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting the area’s consistently low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 8,265, this equates to one crime occurring for every 394 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of this size. While the rise in crime rate suggests a slight uptick in activity, the overall context remains one of safety compared to national benchmarks. The monthly exposure metric, when considered alongside Braunton’s character as a coastal town with a seasonal tourism cycle, highlights how transient factors may influence local crime patterns without overshadowing the area’s general security. This comparison illustrates that even modest increases in crime rate are dwarfed by the broader regional context, particularly in a place where tourism and outdoor events dominate the summer landscape.