Braunton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Braunton’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 62.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This significant deviation from national trends underscores the area’s unique characteristics as a built-up coastal town in North Devon. The crime breakdown reveals a dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 46.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These patterns are consistent with the area’s seasonal context: July, a peak month for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, often sees increased foot traffic and social activity, which may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the overall low crime rate—particularly in violent and property categories—suggests effective community engagement or environmental factors, such as the town’s compact size and proximity to natural landscapes, which may deter more severe criminal activity. The UK comparison further highlights Braunton’s relative safety, with violence and sexual offences at 1.5 per 1,000 (51% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour at 0.7 per 1,000 (55% below). This contrast with national data indicates that local initiatives, such as community policing or tourism management strategies, could be playing a role in maintaining lower crime rates. The seasonal context also implies that as July transitions into August, with continued tourism and events, monitoring public order offences and ensuring adequate resources for managing crowds may be critical to sustaining the current crime profile.

July 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Public order offences surged by 100% compared to June, rising from zero to two incidents. This increase aligns with the summer peak in tourism, which often brings larger crowds to Braunton’s coastal attractions and local festivals. Other theft also rose by 100%, with two incidents reported, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in securing personal belongings during busy events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 25%, dropping from four to three incidents—a decline that may reflect seasonal shifts in property use or increased community vigilance. The crime mix remained skewed towards violent offences, which accounted for 46.2% of all crimes, compared to 51% of UK crimes. Violence and sexual offences in Braunton were 51% below the UK average, illustrating a stark contrast with national trends. For residents, the 100% increase in public order offences highlights the need for heightened awareness during events, while the drop in criminal damage offers a glimpse of potential local efforts to mitigate such incidents.

Braunton’s crime rate for July 2025 rose slightly from 3.0 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.3% increase compared to June. This modest upward trend contrasts with the broader regional context, where the area’s overall crime rate remains 62.8% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day in July, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 8,265. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 318 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. When viewed against the UK’s average of 8.6 crimes per 1,000, Braunton’s figures highlight a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime, particularly in violent and property categories. This suggests that local factors—such as the area’s coastal location, limited urban density, and seasonal tourism activity—may contribute to a crime profile that diverges from national trends. However, the slight increase in July may indicate shifting dynamics, such as the impact of festivals or increased foot traffic during peak summer months.