Fremington Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington’s crime profile in September 2023 positions it as an outlier in the UK’s broader crime profile, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents—81.2% below the national average of 8.0. This stark contrast is driven by the area’s unusually low levels of both property and violent crime, though the latter has seen a sharp increase. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62.5% of all reported crimes, rose to five incidents, a 400% jump from the previous month. This spike, however, remains far below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced this shift, though the overall crime environment remains exceptionally quiet. Property crimes, which made up just 25% of the total, included one instance of shoplifting and one of other theft, both significantly below their respective UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, which fell by 66.7% to one incident, further illustrates Fremington’s low-key crime profile. As a built-up area within North Devon, Fremington’s minimal retail and nightlife presence likely contributes to its subdued crime trends, though the surge in violent crime during this month deserves closer attention.

September 2023 saw a 400% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from one to five incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with the 66.7% decline in anti-social behaviour and other theft, which both fell from three to one. While Fremington’s overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, the surge in violent crime highlights a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes now accounting for just 25% of total incidents compared to 62.5% for violence. The UK comparison reveals Fremington’s shoplifting rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 64% below the national average of 0.6, reflecting a broader pattern of low retail crime. For residents, the 1-in-654 monthly exposure figure offers reassurance, though the spike in violent crime underscores the need for continued vigilance during seasonal transitions like the start of the academic year.

Fremington’s September 2023 crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents stands in stark contrast to the UK average of 8.0, marking an 81.2% reduction. This gap is most pronounced in violent crime, where the area’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 is 64% below the UK average of 2.7. The drop from the previous month’s rate of 2.1 to the current 1.5 reflects a 27.1% decrease, suggesting a stabilisation in local crime trends. Daily crime data for Fremington shows an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 654 residents, a figure that underscores the low likelihood of encountering crime in Fremington compared to broader UK patterns. This statistic, while localised, provides a tangible measure of safety for residents, particularly in a region where seasonal transitions like September’s return to school routines may influence crime dynamics.