Fremington Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 59.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's unique security profile. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.9% of all reported crimes, occurred at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents—49% below the UK average. This anomaly may be attributed to Fremington's character as a built-up area within North Devon, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced violent incidents. Other theft, the second most common crime type (21.4% of total), occurred at a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents, 30% above the UK average, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in retail or residential areas. Public order offences, at 0.4 per 1,000 residents, were 9% below the UK rate, consistent with the area's likely low levels of nightlife activity. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may have contributed to the overall lower crime rates, though the month-on-month increase indicates shifting patterns. Fremington's crime picture remains markedly different from larger urban centres, with its built-up yet relatively isolated nature likely shaping a crime profile that balances low overall rates with specific local challenges.

February 2025 saw significant changes in Fremington's crime profile. Other theft surged by 100% from 0 to 3 incidents, a jump that aligns with the UK average for this category being 30% higher than the national rate. This increase may reflect heightened activity in retail areas during the pre-spring period. Meanwhile, burglary and drugs offences both doubled from 0 to 1 each, indicating new patterns in local crime. Anti-social behaviour fell by 50% to 1 incident, suggesting a temporary reduction in disruptive activity. The overall crime mix shifted slightly towards property crimes, with violent crimes accounting for 42.9% of all reported incidents. This proportion remains lower than the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.4 per 1,000 residents. Residents may find the 0 crimes per day figure particularly reassuring, as it highlights the infrequency of incidents despite the month-on-month increase.

Fremington's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 39.8% from the previous month, increasing from 1.9 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still well below the UK average, reflects a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 374 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This ratio underscores the rarity of crime in Fremington compared to larger urban areas, where such exposure rates are significantly higher. The population context further illustrates that even with the increase, the absolute number of crimes remains minimal, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile relative to the UK average.