Fremington Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington’s crime profile in February 2024 reveals a striking outlier: violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category, remain 68% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This anomaly underscores the area’s broader trend of exceptionally low crime rates, with an overall rate of 1.2 per 1,000—83.1% below the national average. The breakdown highlights that 66.7% of reported crimes were violence and sexual offences, followed by anti-social behaviour at 33.3%, both significantly lower than UK benchmarks. This pattern may reflect Fremington’s status as a built-up area within North Devon, where limited commercial density and seasonal inactivity during winter months likely reduce opportunities for crime. February, a transitional period marked by low outdoor engagement, aligns with the observed lull in criminal activity. increase in violent offences compared to January suggests localized factors may have influenced this category. The area’s low population density, combined with its rural-adjacent setting, likely contributes to its divergence from national averages, offering residents a crime environment markedly safer than the UK as a whole. This contrast with broader trends reinforces Fremington’s unique position as a low-crime hub, even as micro-level fluctuations persist.

February 2024 saw a notable 33.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 3 to 4 incidents. Despite this uptick, the category remains 68% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, illustrating Fremington’s continued divergence from national trends. The overall crime rate fell by 53.6% compared to January, reflecting a broader seasonal lull in criminal activity typical of winter months. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, also remained 62% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s consistently low crime profile. For residents, the daily crime count of 0 incidents per day offers a tangible sense of security, though the rise in violent offences underscores the need for vigilance in specific contexts. This contrast between micro and macro trends highlights Fremington’s unique position within the UK’s broader crime profile.

Fremington’s crime rate in February 2024 fell to 1.2 per 1,000 residents, a 53.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This sharp decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity and social interactions diminish, reducing opportunities for crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day in February, reflecting a near-complete absence of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 873 residents, underscoring the exceptionally low level of risk faced by Fremington’s population. When compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, the area’s rate is not only significantly lower but also consistent with its character as a built-up area within North Devon, where low population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. This contrast with national averages highlights Fremington’s unique position as a relatively safe environment, even when accounting for broader UK trends.