Fremington Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 74.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, a pattern reinforced by its geographic and demographic characteristics. As a built-up area within North Devon, Fremington's crime mix is dominated by property-related offences, with anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 27.3% of total) and other theft (3 incidents, 27.3%) forming the largest shares. These figures align with the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month that typically increases tourism and the risk of burglary in empty homes. However, Fremington's data shows no significant rise in burglary or theft from the person, suggesting that local measures—such as community policing or seasonal awareness campaigns—may mitigate these risks. The low rate of violent crime (1 incident, 9.1% of total) further underscores the area's safety, with violence and sexual offences at 92% below the UK average. While the monthly exposure of 1 crime per 476 residents is a rare occurrence, the seasonal context of August—characterised by increased foot traffic and potential vulnerabilities in vehicle security—may explain the doubling of vehicle crime and other theft. These patterns are consistent with Fremington's role as a relatively isolated built-up area, where crime prevention efforts and community cohesion likely contribute to the sustained low crime rate.

August 2023 marked notable shifts in Fremington's crime profile, with other theft and vehicle crime both doubling from July's figures. Other theft increased by 200% (1 to 3 incidents), while vehicle crime surged by 100% (0 to 3). These rises contrast sharply with the 88.9% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 9 to 1. The category of criminal damage and arson also saw a 100% increase, though it remains at a low absolute level. Fremington's anti-social behaviour rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the area's smaller population or effective local interventions. Vehicle crime, however, is 22% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in vehicle security or parking patterns. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the significant increase in theft-related crimes, which may warrant heightened vigilance in vehicle and personal belongings during the peak holiday season.

Fremington's crime rate in August 2023 dropped by 31.4% compared to the previous month, reflecting a sustained decline that has positioned the area as one of the safest in the UK. At 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the rate remains 74.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's consistently low crime profile. Locally, the daily crime count averaged roughly 0 incidents per day over the month, a figure that aligns with Fremington's status as a low-crime built-up area within North Devon. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 476 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of criminal activity in this community. This context is further reinforced by the population-scaled perspective: with 5,235 residents, the absolute number of crimes (11) translates to a negligible risk for any individual. Such figures suggest that Fremington's infrastructure, community engagement, or geographic isolation may play a role in maintaining this safety record from the data alone.