Fremington Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fremington’s crime rate in March 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 60.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 14.6% increase from February, remains firmly in the lower echelon of national crime statistics. Property crimes dominated the landscape, accounting for 81.25% of all reported incidents, with burglary, criminal damage, and other theft each contributing 25% of the total. This concentration on property-related offences may reflect the area’s built-up nature and the presence of residential properties within a rural context. The seasonal transition to spring, with its longer evenings and changing social rhythms, likely plays a role in these patterns. Violent crime, in contrast, constituted only 18.8% of incidents, a rate 78% below the UK average. This divergence from the national trend suggests that Fremington’s community dynamics, possibly influenced by its location in North Devon, contribute to a lower incidence of violent crime. The data also reveals that Fremington’s burglary rate is 186% above the UK average, a stark anomaly that warrants closer examination of local factors such as property density or security measures. Overall, the month’s figures illustrate a combination of seasonal shifts and localised crime drivers, with property crime remaining the primary concern for residents.

March 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with burglary rates surging by 300%—rising from one to four incidents. This spike, alongside a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, highlights a shift in property crime dynamics. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 50%, aligning with the UK average for this category but remaining significantly below it (78% lower). The surge in property crimes, particularly burglary, may partly explain by the transition to spring, when increased foot traffic and extended evenings could heighten opportunities for such offences. Burglary in Fremington was 186% above the UK average, a figure that contrasts sharply with the 49% below UK levels for vehicle crime. These disparities suggest a localised focus on property vulnerabilities, influenced by Fremington’s built-up area characteristics and seasonal activity patterns.

Fremington’s crime rate in March 2025 rose 14.6% from 2.7 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents compared to February, reflecting a slight upward trend. However, this remains 60.3% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s continued safety relative to national standards. On a daily basis, the local figure of one crime per day provides a tangible snapshot for residents, though this does not account for seasonal fluctuations or unreported incidents. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 327 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents within Fremington’s population of 5,235. This metric, while low, invites consideration of how local factors—such as the built-up area’s proximity to rural expanses or seasonal activity—might influence crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the rise, Fremington remains a relatively low-crime environment compared to both its historical trends and broader UK benchmarks.