Braunton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Braunton’s June 2025 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents stands at 63.0% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s consistently low crime profile. This figure, which is the lowest recorded in recent months, reflects a broader trend of sustained safety in the built-up area within North Devon. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48% of all incidents, but this rate of 1.5 per 1,000 remains 48% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 20%, with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 (58% below the UK average), and criminal damage and arson made up 16% of all crimes. These statistics align with Braunton’s character as a small, rural-adjacent community with limited urban density, where crime is typically concentrated in localized pockets. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer and the beginning of increased tourism—may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall trend suggests that local initiatives, such as community policing or seasonal patrols, have likely contributed to the sustained reduction in crime. The low incidence of property crimes, particularly shoplifting and burglary, further reinforces the area’s reputation as a place where residents feel secure, even as national crime rates remain high.

June 2025 marked a notable shift in crime trends for Braunton, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both declining sharply. Shoplifting fell by 66.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from three to one incident, while anti-social behaviour decreased by 37.5% (from eight to five). These reductions may be linked to the start of the summer season, as local authorities often report increased foot traffic and community vigilance during this period. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, rose by 9.1% (from 11 to 12 incidents), but this rate of 1.5 per 1,000 remains 48% below the UK average. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes saw a 100% increase, with one incident reported in June compared to none in May. This uptick, though small, highlights the need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns. The area’s property crime rate also remained significantly below the UK average, with only 7 incidents recorded across the month.

In June 2025, Braunton’s crime rate dropped to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 24.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with a 63.0% reduction in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 331 residents. This low frequency suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. With a population of 8,265, the scale of incidents remains minimal, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a relatively safe built-up zone within North Devon. The drop in crime may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased community engagement during the early summer months or a reduction in transient populations typically associated with tourism.