Fremington Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington's overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 72.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area's unique security profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 90.9% of the 11 total reported incidents. This category's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 27% below the UK average for the same category, suggesting effective local policing or community factors that mitigate violent crime. The remaining 9.1% of crimes involved possession of weapons, a figure 186% above the UK average for this category, highlighting an unusual concentration of this specific offence in Fremington. Seasonal context adds nuance: September typically sees a transition as schools and universities resume, with nights drawing in. While this period often correlates with increased youth activity in some areas, Fremington's data shows minimal violent crime spikes, consistent with its low overall rate. The area's character as a built-up coastal town within North Devon likely contributes to this pattern, with limited nightlife infrastructure and strong community policing efforts potentially reducing opportunities for violent incidents. However, the anomaly in weapon possession cases warrants further contextual analysis from the data alone.

September 2024 saw a 25.0% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 8 to 10 incidents. This marked upward shift contrasts with the overall crime rate decrease of 39.0% compared to August's 3.4 per 1,000. The violent crime category's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 27% below the UK average, suggesting local factors that suppress violent crime despite the month-on-month rise. Conversely, possession of weapons at 0.2 per 1,000 is 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, indicating an unusual concentration of this offence type. Residents might find the 90.9% share of violent crimes in the total crime count particularly noteworthy, as it represents a significant proportion of local policing priorities. The data also shows a stark contrast between Fremington's violent crime rate and the national average, with the area's figure being nearly three times lower. This suggests that while violent crime does occur, it is far less prevalent here than in most parts of the UK.

Fremington's crime rate in September 2024 was 3.4 per 1,000 in August, marking a 39.0% decrease to the current rate of 2.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's historically low crime profile. On a daily basis, the 11 total crimes reported over 30 days equate to roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that would be of particular interest to local residents. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 476 residents during the month, a statistic that provides context for how frequently incidents occur in a community of 5,235 people. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see one crime for every 130 residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Fremington's residents face a crime risk approximately 3.7 times lower than the national average. While the 186% above UK average for possession of weapons is a concern, this category's small absolute numbers (just 1 incident) mean it has limited impact on the overall rate. The comparison with August highlights a sustained trend of decreasing crime, consistent with Fremington's position as a relatively safe built-up area within North Devon.