Fremington Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places it 79.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s generally low-risk environment, shaped by its built-up character within North Devon’s rural landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.4% of all reported crimes, though this category remains 72% below the UK average. The presence of other crime — 33.3% of total incidents — may reflect unclassified or situational offences, though its rate is 253% above the UK average for this category. Seasonal factors in May, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or community events. The area’s small population and low crime density suggest that residents face minimal daily exposure to criminal activity, with only one reported crime for every 582 residents over the course of the month. This low rate, combined with the absence of significant property crime or drug-related incidents, illustrates a community where crime is both rare and underrepresented in national statistics. The area’s character as a built-up district within a rural region may further explain its unique profile, where localized factors like proximity to natural landscapes or limited commercial hubs influence crime dynamics differently than larger urban centres.

May 2024 saw a 200% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from one to three incidents. This category, which includes non-specific offences like vandalism or disorder, now constitutes 33.3% of all reported crimes — 253% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 66.7%, from three to one, reflecting a shift in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (44.4% of total crimes), remained 72% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. These fluctuations suggest a dynamic local environment where targeted interventions or seasonal factors may be influencing patterns. For residents, the absence of significant property crime — which accounted for just 33.3% of total incidents — indicates a relatively secure setting for homes and businesses compared to national trends.

Fremington's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 1.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 35.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.7. This decline aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile, which has consistently positioned it below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 582 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area within North Devon. Daily crime statistics show an average of zero crimes per day in May, a local metric that highlights the low frequency of incidents in Fremington compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,235, the monthly exposure translates to a 1-in-582 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime, a statistic that reflects the safety of Fremington’s environment. This level of exposure is lower than the UK’s broader context, where the average resident faces a much higher risk, though direct comparisons between local and national daily figures are not available due to differing population sizes and reporting methods.