Fremington Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 56.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, a trend that has persisted despite seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 58.8% of all incidents reported, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.5%) and other theft (11.8%). These categories collectively illustrate a crime picture shaped by both community dynamics and external influences. The dominance of violent crime over property-related offences suggests a unique local context, possibly influenced by the area's built-up character and seasonal activities. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, Fremington's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 reflects a 26% deficit, indicating a safer environment for these specific offences. Anti-social behaviour also fell 28% below the UK average, with 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 1.1 per 1,000. This pattern of underperformance relative to national benchmarks is consistent across multiple categories, suggesting systemic factors that contribute to Fremington's lower crime levels. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, increased retail activity, and the proximity of Bonfire Night—may play a role in shaping crime patterns, though the area's overall low rates suggest resilience to these factors. As a built-up area within North Devon, Fremington's crime profile appears to be influenced by its smaller population, community cohesion, and effective local policing, all of which may contribute to maintaining crime rates well below national averages.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2024 was the 66.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 6 to 10 incidents. This category alone accounted for 58.8% of all crimes reported, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (26% lower). Concurrently, other theft saw a 100% increase, jumping from one to two incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened retail activity during Black Friday. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from two to one incident, possibly linked to the reduced frequency of Bonfire Night events in November compared to previous months. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between violent crime trends and property crime patterns, with the former dominating the local crime picture. For residents, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences is a notable concern, suggesting a need for targeted community safety measures during the late autumn period.

Fremington's crime rate rose by 6.2% from 3.1 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, marking a slight upward trend after a period of relative stability. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the small population and low overall crime levels typical of a built-up area in North Devon. When scaled to the local population of 5,235 residents, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 308 residents over the course of the month—a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, its frequency is well below national levels. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area's relatively safe environment, with crime incidents distributed across a small community rather than concentrated in high-risk zones. This pattern is consistent with Fremington's character as a low-density built-up area where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to maintaining low crime rates despite seasonal fluctuations.