Fremington Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Fremington's crime profile in December 2023, accounting for a third of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents — 68.1% below the UK average of 7.2 — the area remains significantly safer than the national benchmark. The breakdown reveals 4 instances of violence and sexual offences, 4 reports of anti-social behaviour, and 1 each of criminal damage, drugs, public order, and other theft. This pattern aligns with seasonal factors typical of December, when extended evenings and holiday-related activity may contribute to increased interpersonal conflicts and disruptive behaviour. The low overall crime rate contrasts with the UK average, suggesting strong community cohesion or effective local policing in Fremington. Violence and sexual offences in the area are 69% below the UK average for this category, though the absolute numbers remain small given the area's population of 5,235. The absence of property crimes in December — a stark contrast to the usual distribution — may reflect seasonal patterns, such as fewer opportunities for theft during the Christmas period or reduced foot traffic in retail areas. The data also highlights Fremington's unique characteristics, as the area's built-up nature within North Devon likely influences crime patterns differently than more densely populated urban centres. While the UK average includes a broader mix of crime types, Fremington's December report underscores a focus on personal and public safety concerns rather than property-related incidents.

December 2023 saw a dramatic 502.6% increase in Fremington's crime rate compared to November, rising from 0.4 to 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This surge was driven by a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences (2 to 4 incidents), a 100% rise in anti-social behaviour reports (0 to 4), and a 100% jump in criminal damage and arson (0 to 1). These spikes suggest heightened tensions during the holiday season, potentially exacerbated by darker evenings and social gatherings. The category of violence and sexual offences, while still far below the UK average (69% below), now represents 33.3% of all reported crimes — a significant share for an area typically characterized by low overall crime. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, though it remains 14% below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. The absence of property crimes in December contrasts with the usual distribution, indicating a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity. Residents may find the low crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) particularly noteworthy, as it places Fremington in the safest 10% of UK areas by this measure. The data also shows that drug-related incidents remained at the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), suggesting no significant local trends in this category.

Fremington's December 2023 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents represents a stark contrast to the previous month's rate of 0.4 per 1,000, marking a 502.6% increase. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in December, a figure that may appear misleadingly low but reflects the small population and sparse incident numbers. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 436 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. Given Fremington's population of 5,235, the 12 total crimes reported in December represent just 0.23% of the population, highlighting the area's relative safety. This context is crucial for residents, as it suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Fremington is significantly lower than in most other UK locations. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Fremington's violence and sexual offences rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 69% below the national figure, while anti-social behaviour remains 14% below the UK average. These figures, when considered alongside the local population size and built-up nature of the area, suggest that Fremington's policing strategies and community dynamics may be contributing to its lower-than-average crime rates. The month-on-month increase, while substantial, must be viewed in the context of the area's typically low crime levels, which may make even small fluctuations appear more pronounced.