South Molton Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in South Molton during November 2024 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, 28% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights a localised concentration of violent crime that warrants careful contextualisation. The overall crime rate for the area was 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. While violent crime dominated the monthly tally (20 incidents, 64.5% of total crimes), property crimes accounted for just 9.7% of the total, with other theft (3 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) forming the remaining categories. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as November overlaps with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, both of which may contribute to spikes in public order incidents and retail-related crime. The area's relatively low property crime rate compared to the UK average (vehicle crime and burglary both 35-55% below national norms) may reflect its character as a smaller built-up area with limited commercial density. However, the elevated violent crime rate contrasts with this, suggesting potential influences from local demographics or environmental factors that require further analysis.

November 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 12 to 20 incidents. This surge, combined with a 300% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 1 to 4 incidents) and a 200% jump in other theft (from 1 to 3 incidents), indicates a significant shift in crime dynamics. The violent crime rate (3.3 per 1,000) is 28% above the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is 37% below the national rate (1.1 per 1,000). These divergent trends suggest a combination of local factors: while property crime remains subdued, violent incidents have surged. A resident would find the 28% above-average violent crime rate particularly notable, as it represents a sharp contrast to the area's overall lower-than-national crime profile. The decrease in criminal damage and arson (from 6 to 2 incidents, -66.7%) may reflect seasonal changes, with fewer outdoor activities as winter sets in.

South Molton's November 2024 crime rate (5.1 per 1,000) marks a 10.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This monthly uplift translates to roughly one crime reported per day over the 30-day period, with 1 in 198 residents experiencing a crime during the month. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime profile remains significantly lower than the UK average, despite the recent upward trend. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of activity, the monthly exposure metric (1 crime per 198 residents) offers a more meaningful context for residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 6,136 people. This comparison underscores South Molton's position as a generally safer area compared to national benchmarks, even as specific categories like violent crime show localized spikes. The 10.7% month-on-month increase may be influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, which could have contributed to higher reports of anti-social behaviour and violence.