Braunton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Braunton's crime profile in April 2025, accounting for 37.5% of the 24 reported incidents. This category, which recorded nine incidents at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents, remained 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 62.3% below the UK average, a disparity that reflects Braunton's status as a low-crime built-up area within North Devon. Other theft (25% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (12.5%) formed the next most significant categories, though both showed marked variations compared to national rates. Other theft, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 40% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour remained 70% below the UK rate of 1.3 per 1,000. These patterns may be influenced by the area's coastal character and seasonal dynamics, with April's Easter period and spring weather potentially affecting outdoor activity and community interactions. The relatively low crime rate, particularly in property-related categories, could also be attributed to Braunton's smaller population and the absence of major retail hubs or nightlife areas that typically drive such offences. This contrast with national trends suggests that local factors—such as strong community cohesion, limited commercial density, and a focus on residential living—play a significant role in maintaining the area's safety profile.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in Braunton's crime profile, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to March: other crime, burglary, and other theft. These jumps—from zero to two incidents in other crime, one to two in burglary, and three to six in other theft—suggest emerging patterns that warrant closer attention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 57.1% (from seven to three incidents), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 50% (from four to two). These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during Easter or increased community engagement in early spring. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the dominant category, decreased slightly by 10% (from 10 to nine incidents), placing them 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area's unique characteristics, possibly linked to its coastal location and smaller population density.

Braunton's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 29.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the spring season's typically lower crime trends, though local factors may also play a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day in April, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 344 residents—a rate that underscores the area's consistent safety profile. The population context further highlights how sparse the crime distribution is, with 8,265 residents sharing just 24 reported incidents. This stark contrast to the UK average, where 7.7 crimes occur per 1,000 people, reinforces Braunton's position as a low-crime built-up area within North Devon.