Fremington Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington’s crime profile in January 2025 was shaped by a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for 60% of all reported incidents. At 1.9 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate was 73.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a figure that underscores its position as a low-crime locality. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences (6 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and shoplifting and criminal damage (1 each). This distribution diverges from the UK average, where violence typically constitutes a smaller share of total crimes. Seasonal factors likely influenced the pattern, as January’s post-holiday period and shorter days may have reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes, aligning with Fremington’s built-up, possibly residential character. The low rate of property crimes—only 2 incidents—suggests a possible emphasis on community policing or effective local measures to deter theft and vandalism. However, the rise in shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage from zero to one incident each highlights the need for vigilance in specific areas, such as retail zones or public spaces. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the dominance of violent crimes may indicate underlying social or demographic factors, such as a transient population or localized tensions, that warrant further analysis without speculative overreach.

January 2025 saw a notable shift in crime composition, with violent crimes dominating the total count (60% of 10 incidents) compared to property crimes (20%). This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes account for 52% of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 40% from December’s 10 incidents to 6 in January, while shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage each saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident. Fremington’s violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 52% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a gap that may reflect the area’s smaller population and community dynamics. Residents might note the rise in shoplifting, though the absolute number remains minimal given the area’s size.

Fremington’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 23.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may limit opportunities for outdoor crimes. Daily crime counts for the month averaged roughly zero per day, reflecting the low overall rate. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 524 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area of North Devon. With a population of 5,235, the monthly exposure statistic translates to a rare occurrence for most residents. While these figures are local-specific and not directly comparable to national daily or monthly aggregates, they highlight Fremington’s position as a low-crime community within the UK’s broader context.