Fremington Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,235 residents, Fremington recorded 12 crimes in June 2024 — a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 people, 72.0% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places Fremington among the lowest-risk areas nationally, with crime levels consistently well below the national benchmark. The breakdown of crimes shows a stark contrast to typical patterns, with 82% of incidents falling under violent and sexual offences, compared to 17% for property crimes. This imbalance is particularly notable given Fremington’s status as a built-up area within North Devon, where tourism and seasonal activity might usually drive property-related crimes. However, the low overall rate suggests strong community cohesion, effective local policing, or environmental factors that deter criminal activity. Seasonal context adds nuance: June marks the start of the summer season in North Devon, a period when coastal areas typically see increased foot traffic and visitor numbers. While this could theoretically raise crime risks, Fremington’s data shows the opposite trend. The low property crime rate may reflect secure housing stock or limited retail presence, while the high proportion of violent crimes could be linked to local social dynamics. direct links to tourism, but the absence of a typical spike in theft or burglary aligns with Fremington’s character as a low-density built-up area rather than a bustling tourist hub.

June 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases across three crime categories: violent and sexual offences (+100%), anti-social behaviour (+100%), and criminal damage and arson (+100%). This tripling of incidents contrasts sharply with the overall stability of Fremington’s crime rate compared to the UK average. The violent crime category, which accounted for 66.7% of all reported crimes, was 46% below the UK average rate of 2.8 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect differences in policing priorities or community engagement. For residents, the most immediate concern is the doubling of violent crimes from 4 to 8 in June alone — a figure that, while still low in absolute terms, warrants awareness. The absence of property crimes, which were 67% below the UK average, suggests that local security measures or environmental factors may be effective. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson is notable: this category, which typically includes graffiti and vandalism, saw its first reported incident in June. This could indicate seasonal patterns, such as increased youth activity during summer holidays. The anti-social behaviour category, which rose from 1 to 2 incidents, may be linked to the same factors, though its low overall count (0.4 per 1,000) remains well below UK norms.

Fremington’s crime rate in June 2024 (2.3 per 1,000) represented a 33.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000. While this upward trend is notable, it still leaves Fremington’s rate 72% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in June — a figure that, while technically accurate, may understate the significance of the reported incidents due to the small number of cases. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure figure reveals that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 436 residents. This equates to a 1-in-436 chance of being directly affected by a crime, a statistic that is exceptionally low compared to UK-wide averages. The population context further highlights the disparity: with 5,235 residents, Fremington’s total of 12 crimes is equivalent to 2.3 crimes per 1,000 people — a rate that, if extrapolated nationally, would require a population of over 2 million to match the UK’s total crime volume. This comparison underscores the area’s unique position as a low-crime locale, though the month-on-month rise in violent crimes suggests that local conditions may be evolving. The lack of property crimes, combined with the increase in violent incidents, raises questions about whether the area’s crime profile is shifting — though without additional data, these remain speculative observations.