Fremington Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that translates to 13 reported crimes across a population of 5,235 people. This rate is 69.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for the built-up area within North Devon. The breakdown of incidents reveals a predominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 53.9% of all reported offences — 7 incidents of violence and sexual offences. This category is 55% below the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by Fremington’s rural character and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. Property crimes, including vehicle crime (2 incidents) and burglary (1 incident), made up the remaining 46.1% of cases. Vehicle crime, though low in absolute numbers, is 8% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s role as a gateway to coastal tourism routes. Seasonal factors also appear to shape the crime picture: the start of summer and the gradual onset of tourism may contribute to increased vehicle-related incidents, while the absence of large-scale events or crowded spaces likely suppresses violent crime. Fremington’s data illustrates how geographic and demographic characteristics can shape crime patterns, with the area’s small size and rural context creating a distinct profile compared to more densely populated regions.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+100%), other crime (+100%), and theft from the person (+100%) compared to the previous month, though these remain low in absolute terms. Vehicle crime, now at 2 incidents, is 8% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a small deviation that may reflect the area’s proximity to major transport routes or increased summer travel. Conversely, burglary fell by 50% (from 2 to 1 incident), consistent with a seasonal pattern where fewer homes are unoccupied during warmer months. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (7 incidents), are 55% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a contrast that may partly explain the area’s overall safety profile. For residents, the rise in vehicle crime could signal a need for heightened awareness around car security during the summer months.

Fremington’s crime rate in June 2025 (2.5 per 1,000 residents) marked a 41.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the seasonal transition into summer, when tourism in coastal areas like North Devon typically shifts from early arrivals to more sustained visitor patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 0 crimes reported over 30 days, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 403 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the low frequency of incidents in a community of just over 5,000 people. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Fremington’s rate remains markedly lower, suggesting a broader trend of reduced crime in rural and semi-rural areas of England and Wales. The population context further highlights how even small numbers of incidents can feel significant in a tightly knit community, though the data consistently shows Fremington’s crime picture remains well below national benchmarks.