Crime Rate in Fremington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fremington

The total recorded crimes in Fremington, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fremington crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Fremington, encompassing approximately 1,958 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fremington Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Beechfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • West Yelland with total crimes: 2
  • Dunlin Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Fremington?

To understand the safety of Fremington, we need to analyze Fremington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Devon:

    • In 2024, Fremington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Devon average, with 152 crimes compared to 304.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Fremington had fewer crimes than the North Devon average, with 2 crimes compared to 2. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fremington witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Devon, Fremington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Fremington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fremington has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 11.23 ranking 11th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Fremington crimes were 152. The crime rate of Fremington in 2024 was 77.61 (year) or 6.47 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fremington were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.02 (year) or 0.09 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the North Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fremington)CrimesRank (Fremington)CrimesRank (Fremington)
Roundswell28 9398 79 1
Barnstaple Central162 11,452 12 7
Bickington43 5444 53 2
Ilfracombe East87 21,090 23 3
Barnstaple with Pilton51 4676 3NA NA
Barnstaple with Westacott64 3474 41 8
Braunton West & Georgeham26 10215 112 4
Chittlehampton2 2350 252 5
Newport29 8418 6NA NA
South Molton39 6345 8NA NA
Ilfracombe West29 7223 10NA NA
Braunton East18 12151 141 9
Chulmleigh12 17345 9NA NA
Marwood10 18126 181 10
Mortehoe13 15148 151 11
Witheridge2 22129 171 12
Instow13 16173 12NA NA
Heanton Punchardon17 13114 19NA NA
Landkey15 14129 16NA NA
Combe Martin8 1996 20NA NA
Lynton & Lynmouth7 2064 22NA NA
North Molton5 2181 21NA NA
Bratton Fleming2 2558 23NA NA
Bishop's Nympton2 2457 24NA NA

Fremington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Fremington in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fremington postcode area is presented below.

1. Beechfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. West Yelland (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dunlin Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Sampsons Plantation (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Brimblecombe Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Allenstyle Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. St Katherine'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Yelland (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Lapwing Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cross Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.