South Molton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Molton's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents — 28% below the UK average of 8.2 — marking it as one of the safest built-up areas in the country. This figure, which reflects a 9.1% increase from May's 5.4, remains significantly lower than the national average, illustrating the area's consistent performance in maintaining low crime levels. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent offences and property-related incidents: violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reports (18 incidents), with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 — 5% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a localised challenge in managing violent crime despite the area's overall safety profile. In contrast, property crimes such as burglary and other thefts were far below national averages, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (UK average: 0.3) and other thefts at 0.3 per 1,000 (UK average: 0.6), indicating effective community policing or environmental factors that deter property crime. Seasonal context for June — the start of summer — may influence these patterns, with increased tourism and longer daylight hours potentially contributing to higher reports of public order offences (up 100% to 4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (up 33.3% to 4 incidents). However, the area's rural-adjacent character and smaller population size likely play a role in maintaining its lower crime rates compared to larger urban centres. The data also highlights a notable anomaly: anti-social behaviour rates were 50% below the UK average, reflecting the area's quieter, more community-oriented environment. These findings reinforce South Molton's position as a low-crime built-up area within North Devon, with specific challenges in managing violent crime that may require targeted interventions.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging 100% to 4 incidents, reflecting a possible uptick in community activity during the start of summer. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 33.3%, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in the built-up area. Conversely, other thefts fell by 33.3% to 2 incidents, suggesting improved security measures or reduced opportunities in retail spaces. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category (18 incidents), with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 — 5% above the UK average for this category. This highlights a localised challenge in managing violent crime despite the area's overall safety profile. Burglary, though still low at 2 incidents, doubled from zero in May, indicating a potential vulnerability in property security during the warmer months. The contrast between categories — such as anti-social behaviour being 50% below the UK average — underscores South Molton's distinct crime profile compared to larger urban centres.

South Molton's crime rate in June 2024 rose 9.1% from 5.4 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, remaining 28% below the UK average. This small increase follows a trend of stability in the area's overall crime profile, which has consistently ranked among the lowest nationally. Locally, the monthly exposure figure indicates that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents — a rate that, while slightly higher than May, remains well below the UK's average monthly exposure of 1-in-120 residents. Daily crime context shows 1 crime reported per day on average, a figure that reflects the area's low-density nature and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the slight increase, South Molton's residents face significantly lower risks than the national average, with violent crime rates 5% below the UK average for the same category. This suggests that the area's built-up character, combined with its location within North Devon's rural landscape, may contribute to its comparatively low crime profile despite the month-on-month rise.