Braunton Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Braunton's crime profile in April 2024, contributing to 33.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone sits 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents places Braunton 62.3% below the UK average of 7.7, a gap that reflects the area's low-density rural character and limited urban infrastructure. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, account for 29.2% of total crimes but remain significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 70% below the national rate. Seasonal factors in April—Easter holidays, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely influence crime patterns, though the absence of major urban centres or tourist hubs may temper typical seasonal spikes. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than UK averages, remain the most prevalent category, possibly linked to local social dynamics or transient populations during the Easter period. The balance between property and violent crimes suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and minor property disputes dominate over more severe criminal activity. This profile aligns with Braunton's status as a rural coastal town, where crime tends to be less frequent but concentrated in specific contexts.

April 2024 saw a 400% surge in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 5 incidents—a stark outlier in the data. This increase may partly explain the category's position at 2% above the UK average, though it remains a minor contributor to overall crime. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped 66.7% from 9 to 3 incidents, a decline that could reflect seasonal changes or targeted community interventions. Shoplifting and other theft each doubled from previous months, though both remain well below UK averages (70% and 82% below respectively). The overall crime mix shows a slight shift toward property crimes, which now account for 58.3% of total incidents compared to 33.3% for violent crimes, though both categories remain significantly below national benchmarks. Residents may find the daily crime count of 1 incident per day (based on 24 total crimes over 30 days) particularly relevant, illustrating the low-frequency nature of crime in this area despite the spikes in specific categories. This contrast between isolated incidents and broader trends underscores Braunton's unique position in the UK crime profile.

Braunton's crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in April 2024 represents a 4.0% decrease from March's 3.0 per 1,000, continuing a trend of gradual decline. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 1 crime per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 incident for every 344 residents. This statistic—while seemingly abstract—provides context for local residents: over the course of the month, each individual in Braunton would encounter crime at a rate roughly 18 times lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective is particularly striking when considering the area's 8,265 residents: even with 24 crimes reported, the per-capita impact remains minimal compared to larger urban centres. This low-frequency model is consistent with Braunton's rural coastal character, where crime tends to be sparse but concentrated in specific contexts. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the area's relative safety, with violent crime rates 61% below national levels and property crime categories such as burglary and theft from the person remaining 38–82% below UK benchmarks. These figures reinforce the notion that Braunton operates in a distinct crime ecosystem, shaped more by seasonal fluctuations and local demographics than by the high-crime dynamics typical of major cities.