Fremington Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington's crime profile in January 2024 reveals a marked dominance of property-related offences over violent crime, a pattern that may reflect the area's unique characteristics. With a total crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—66.2% below the UK average—the built-up area within North Devon continues to demonstrate a stark contrast to national trends. Property crimes accounted for 53.9% of all incidents, led by a surge in criminal damage and arson cases (7 incidents, 1.3 per 1,000), which are 128% above the UK average for this category. This spike in property crime may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall, which could leave premises more vulnerable to vandalism. Conversely, violent crimes constituted only 23.1% of the total, with a 25% decrease from December's figures, reflecting shorter daylight hours and fewer social interactions typical of January. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 50%, though it remains 60% below the UK average. The overall crime rate, while low, shows a slight upward trend compared to the previous month, suggesting localised pressures that may require further investigation. Fremington's position as a small built-up area within North Devon likely contributes to its lower crime rates, with community cohesion and limited urban density deterring criminal activity. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson highlights the need for targeted interventions in property protection during this time of year.

January 2024 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson cases rising 600% from 1 to 7 incidents—a figure 128% above the UK average for this category. This spike in property-related crimes contrasts with a 25% decrease in violent crimes, which fell from 4 to 3. The drop in violence and sexual offences (now 77% below the UK average) suggests a possible seasonal decline in interpersonal conflicts during the post-holiday period. Possession of weapons increased by 100%, moving from 0 to 1 incident, a category where Fremington's rate is 186% above the UK average. These fluctuations highlight a growing imbalance between property and violent crime, with property offences dominating the monthly tally. For residents, the 600% rise in criminal damage and arson may signal targeted vandalism or arson linked to the area's seasonal dynamics, though further analysis is required to confirm this hypothesis.

Fremington's crime rate in January 2024 (2.5 per 1,000 residents) marked an 8.3% increase compared to December's 2.3 per 1,000. While this rise is modest, it contrasts with the broader trend of low crime in the area. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately 0 crimes per day in January, reflecting the sparse distribution of incidents across 31 days. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 403 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of exposure compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate aligns with Fremington's character as a small built-up area within North Devon, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The comparison to the UK average (7.4 per 1,000) highlights Fremington's position as a significantly safer area. month-on-month increase suggests potential local factors influencing crime patterns during this period.