Braunton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Braunton, 4.2 crimes were reported in September 2025—a rate 43.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per 30 days, or one reported incident for every 236 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.1% of the total (13 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.9%) and other theft (17.1%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of Braunton, a coastal resort town in North Devon that experiences fluctuations in foot traffic during September as university students return and tourist activity shifts. The lower-than-average crime rate may partly reflect the area’s relatively low population density and strong community policing presence, though this is not explicitly confirmed by the data. Violence and sexual offences remain the most significant category, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000—38% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime is present, it is not concentrated in Braunton compared to other areas. The seasonal context of September—when schools reopen and university freshers arrive—likely contributes to the mix of crime types, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences often spiking during transitional periods. However, direct links between these factors and the specific crime trends observed.

September 2025 saw a 12.8% increase in Braunton’s crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 3.8 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This shift was driven by a 62.5% increase in violence and sexual offences (from 8 to 13 incidents) and a 100% surge in other theft (from 0 to 6). These changes contrast with decreases in criminal damage and arson (-50%), public order offences (-50%), and other crime (-50%). The crime mix shifted toward violent and property-related incidents, with property crimes making up 34.3% of total reports (12 incidents) compared to 37.1% for violent crimes. Other theft—now the third most common category—exceeded the UK average by 40%, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000. This suggests a localised trend that may relate to the area’s retail presence or seasonal cash flow patterns. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), indicating that Braunton’s approach to crime prevention in this category may be more effective than the national average.

Braunton’s crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 in September 2025 represents a 12.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime being reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that may be more meaningful for residents than the overall monthly rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 236 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. With a population of 8,265, Braunton’s crime statistics highlight the relative safety of the area despite the month-on-month increase. The 1-in-236 figure contextualises the risk in terms that are tangible for residents, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains low compared to other parts of the UK. This is reinforced by Braunton’s position as a smaller, more tightly-knit community within North Devon, where community engagement and local policing initiatives may contribute to lower crime rates. However, the 12.8% rise in the crime rate compared to August 2025 suggests that local factors—such as the return of students or changes in tourist patterns—could temporarily influence the crime profile, even if the overall rate remains well below the UK average.