Fremington Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Fremington, 1.3 crimes were reported in May 2023 — a figure 83.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This low rate translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 748 residents, a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57.1% of all reported incidents (4 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (3 cases, 42.9% of total). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by community-focused interactions rather than more severe criminal activity. Seasonal factors in May — longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising — may contribute to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, though the absence of significant spikes in violent crime contrasts with patterns observed in more densely populated urban areas. Fremington’s built-up character within North Devon, likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial spaces, appears to foster a crime environment where minor disputes and public order issues dominate over more serious offences. The data also highlights a stark divergence from UK averages: anti-social behaviour in Fremington occurs at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 40% below the national rate of 1.3 per 1,000, while violence and sexual offences (0.6 per 1,000) are 78% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This suggests local factors — such as strong community cohesion or effective policing — may be influencing crime patterns. However, the low overall rate must be contextualised within Fremington’s demographic and geographic profile, which differs markedly from larger urban centres where crime rates are typically higher. the exact mechanisms behind these disparities, but the consistent gap between Fremington and UK averages indicates a distinct local context that warrants further exploration.

May 2023 saw a 33.3% increase in anti-social behaviour incidents, rising from 3 to 4 cases — the sole category showing growth this month. This uptick may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased social activity during longer evenings, though the overall rate remains well below UK averages. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 25.0% (from 4 to 3 cases), suggesting a possible reduction in tensions or effective interventions. Fremington’s anti-social behaviour rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 40% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, while its violence and sexual offences rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 78% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. These figures highlight a crime mix skewed towards low-severity, community-level issues rather than more serious criminal activity. Residents might find the low incidence of violent crime particularly reassuring, as it contrasts sharply with national trends where such offences are more prevalent. The data also reveals a shift in the crime mix: anti-social behaviour now accounts for 57.1% of all reported crimes, compared to 42.9% for violence and sexual offences — a balance that diverges from many UK areas where violent crime typically dominates. This suggests a local dynamic where public order management may be a more pressing concern than preventing violent incidents.

Fremington’s crime rate in May 2023 (1.3 per 1,000 residents) represented a 36.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 — a decline that, while modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal or situational factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 0 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while seemingly paradoxical, illustrates the low frequency of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 748 residents, a statistic that provides a concrete measure of individual risk: for every resident, the chance of experiencing a crime in May was approximately 0.13%. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be much higher. When scaled to Fremington’s population of 5,235, the 7 reported crimes correspond to a negligible risk for any single individual. The contrast with the previous month’s rate also highlights potential fluctuations in local dynamics — such as the timing of bank holidays or community events — that may influence crime reporting. While the exact reasons for the 36.2% drop, the combination of low overall rates and a marked decrease from April suggests a stable, if not improving, security environment in Fremington.