South Molton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 presented an unexpected shift in South Molton's crime profile, with three specific categories—burglary, drugs, and robbery—surging by 100% compared to March. This marked departure from the area's generally low crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, which remains 32.5% below the UK average of 7.7. The most striking anomaly was the complete absence of burglary in March, followed by one incident in April, a jump that suggests either a temporary spike or a change in criminal activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 10 cases, maintained a rate of 1.6 per 1,000, 39% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 8 cases, also fell 2% below the UK average. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—may have influenced these patterns, as increased outdoor activity could create opportunities for certain crimes. However, the sharp increase in burglary and robbery stands in contrast to the overall stability in the area's crime rate. This suggests that while South Molton remains one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, localized factors may be driving specific crime types. The low levels of property crime, such as burglary and robbery, compared to the UK average, indicate that the area's character—likely a mix of residential and small-scale commercial activity—may contribute to its overall safety. Nevertheless, the sudden rise in these specific categories warrants attention, particularly as it deviates from the usual low volatility seen in South Molton's monthly crime reports.

April 2025 saw three crime types surge by 100% compared to March: burglary, drugs, and robbery. This includes a complete reversal of the previous month's trend for burglary, which had no recorded incidents in March. The rise in robbery cases—jumping from zero to two—was particularly striking, with the rate of 0.3 per 1,000 placing South Molton 200% above the UK average for this category. While violent crime (violence and sexual offences) remained at 10 cases, its rate of 1.6 per 1,000 was 39% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, remained stable at 8 cases but still fell 2% below the UK average. The sharp increase in property-related crimes like burglary and robbery contrasts with the overall low crime rate, suggesting a possible shift in criminal activity patterns during the Easter period. Residents may find the 100% rise in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it represents a complete absence of such incidents in the previous month.

South Molton's crime rate in April 2025 rose slightly to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 3.4% increase from March's 5.1. This places the area firmly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with a 32.5% gap that has remained consistent for several months. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 192 residents over the course of the month. While the absolute number of crimes is minimal, the 100% increase in burglary, drugs, and robbery compared to March raises questions about local factors influencing these specific categories. The population of 6,136 means that the crime rate, though low, reflects a level of activity that could be more noticeable in smaller communities. The shift in crime types from March to April may indicate seasonal patterns or localized events affecting certain areas of the built-up district.