Fremington Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected finding in Fremington's July 2023 crime data is the prominence of violent crimes, which accounted for 56.3% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 16 total crimes—a figure 62.7% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, were 39% below the UK average for this type, yet their share of total crimes in Fremington was unusually high. This may be linked to the summer season, when Fremington's built-up area within North Devon experiences heightened foot traffic due to festivals and tourism. Anti-social behaviour and other thefts, though lower in absolute numbers, also reflected local patterns: anti-social behaviour was 72% below the UK average, while other thefts rose sharply by 100% compared to the prior month. The low overall crime rate, despite the summer peak, suggests that Fremington's relatively small population and possibly strong community policing efforts may contribute to its safer profile. However, the spike in violent offences raises questions about local factors, such as the timing of events or changes in community dynamics, though these remain speculative without further data.

July 2023 saw three crime categories increase by 100% compared to June: other theft, possession of weapons, and other crime. This includes a first recorded instance of weapon possession in the area, which was 150% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, fell by 33.3%, a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in community activity. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 56.3% of total incidents—contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 39% lower. This shift in crime mix suggests a local factor influencing patterns. Residents may find the 100% rise in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a new trend in property-related offences.

Fremington's crime rate in July 2023 rose by 33.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.3 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in the local crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day during the month, a figure that, while low, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area of North Devon. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 327 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for those living in Fremington. Given the area's population of 5,235, this translates to a relatively small number of incidents, but the rise from the prior month suggests a need to monitor trends closely. The local context—peak summer, festivals, and extended daylight hours—may contribute to shifts in crime patterns, though the exact drivers remain unclear without further data.