Fremington Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This represents a 70.1% reduction compared to national figures, underscoring the area's relative safety. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.7% of all reported incidents, followed by burglary (25.0%) and anti-social behaviour (16.7%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by the town's character as a built-up area within North Devon, where community cohesion and local policing may play a role in maintaining lower rates. March, as a transitional month into spring, saw longer evenings and the clocks moving forward, factors that could influence crime patterns. The relatively low overall rate, combined with the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes, points to a different dynamic than larger urban centres, where property crime often dominates. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Fremington's rate of 1.0 per 1,000 is 63% below that figure. This suggests that while violent crimes are present, their frequency is lower than in the broader UK context. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 66% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, reinforcing the area's comparatively low levels of disruptive incidents. These trends align with Fremington's likely status as a smaller, more tightly knit community, where social norms and local engagement may contribute to lower rates of anti-social conduct. The seasonal context of March, with its shift in daylight hours and the beginning of warmer weather, may also have influenced crime patterns, though the data does not provide direct evidence of such correlations.

March 2024 marked a significant uptick in certain crime categories, with burglary, drugs, and vehicle crime each experiencing a 100.0% increase from the previous month. This surge, though modest in absolute terms (three burglaries, one drug-related incident, and one vehicle crime), highlights areas requiring closer attention. The shift in crime mix also became evident, with violent crimes forming a larger proportion of the total than property crimes—a reversal of the previous month's balance. Fremington's burglary rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is 87% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, indicating a localised challenge in this category. This discrepancy could be attributed to the built-up area's characteristics, such as older housing stock or limited security measures in residential zones. Conversely, the rate of drugs-related offences in Fremington (0.2 per 1,000) is 5% below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, suggesting that while drug-related incidents are present, they are not concentrated here. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the need for heightened vigilance around property security, particularly as the increase in burglaries may be linked to seasonal factors like increased foot traffic in the area during spring. The data also reveals that vehicle crime, though low, is 57% below the UK average, likely reflecting the smaller number of vehicles in the built-up area compared to more industrial or commuter-focused regions.

The crime rate in Fremington for March 2024 (2.3 per 1,000) represents a 99.1% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 1.2 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. This month-on-month jump, while substantial in percentage terms, translates to only 12 total crimes over 31 days—a daily average of roughly 0 crimes per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 436 residents, illustrating the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against Fremington's population of 5,235, this means that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is exceptionally low, with residents facing a 1-in-436 chance of being directly affected. This figure, though a monthly aggregate, provides a tangible measure of the area's safety for local residents. The previous month's rate of 1.2 per 1,000 suggests that the increase in March may be part of a seasonal fluctuation, though no direct causal link can be drawn from the data. The daily crime context further reinforces the area's safety, with the absence of daily incidents highlighting the effectiveness of local policing or the community's inherent resilience to crime. This comparison with the previous month's data also underscores the importance of monitoring trends over time, as even small changes in absolute numbers can represent significant shifts in percentage terms when starting from a low base. For residents, the monthly exposure figure offers reassurance that the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal, though the increase in certain categories like burglary warrants continued vigilance.