Fremington is among the top 10 safest small towns in Devon, and is the 100th most dangerous overall out of Devon's 403 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Fremington in 2021 was 33 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Devon's overall crime rate, coming in 56% lower than the Devon rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Fremington is the 132nd safest small town, and the 5,275th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2021, Fremington was the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() in Devon for vehicle crime, with 6 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.51 per 1,000 inhabitants. August 2017 was also a bad month for Fremington residents, when it was Devon's most dangerous SmallTown.ToInlineText() for possession of weapons, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.17 per 1,000 residents. Fremington recorded 2 reports of bicycle theft during September 2016, making its crime rate of 0.17 the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() for bicycle theft in Devon that month.
The most common crimes in Fremington are violence and sexual offences, with 209 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 18. This is 25% higher than 2020's figure of 156 offences and a difference of 4.48 from 2020's crime rate of 13. Fremington's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2021.
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75% lower, regional crime rate
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118% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Fremington is 75% lower than the South West and 118% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Fremington represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 396 |
| 2020 | 25 | 297 |
| 2019 | 31 | 361 |
| 2018 | 28 | 327 |
| 2017 | 29 | 346 |
| 2016 | 23 | 276 |
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| Fremington | Devon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 147 | 12.43 | 23,779 | 19.81 | 59% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 0.42 | 336 | 0.28 | 33% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.18 | 2,114 | 1.76 | 49% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 54 | 4.57 | 7,956 | 6.63 | 45% safer |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.10 | 2,929 | 2.44 | 122% safer |
| Other Crime | 8 | 0.68 | 1,709 | 1.42 | 109% safer |
| Other Theft | 23 | 1.94 | 4,111 | 3.43 | 77% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 6 | 0.51 | 777 | 0.65 | 27% safer |
| Public Order | 29 | 2.45 | 5,058 | 4.21 | 72% safer |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.18 | 2,932 | 2.44 | 107% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.08 | 312 | 0.26 | 225% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 20 | 1.69 | 2,019 | 1.68 | 0.59% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 209 | 17.67 | 31,910 | 26.59 | 50% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottery St. Mary | 273 | 28.71 | 17% safer |
| Ivybridge | 344 | 29.26 | 14% safer |
| Sidmouth | 437 | 30.19 | 11% safer |
| Broad Clyst | 270 | 31.26 | 7% safer |
| Kingsteignton | 378 | 33.27 | 0.63% safer |
| Fremington | 396 | 33.48 | - |
| Teignmouth | 563 | 36.86 | 9% more dangerous |
| Tavistock | 490 | 39.06 | 14% more dangerous |
| Brixham | 673 | 39.63 | 16% more dangerous |
| Honiton | 471 | 42.04 | 20% more dangerous |
| Cullompton | 456 | 44.56 | 25% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Byways Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Aspen Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Rushcott Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Church Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near A361 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Crosslands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woodville | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near West Yelland | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woodville | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Coopers Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Babbages | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near John Smale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Kilnwood Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | - | 0.25 | 0.08 | 0.42 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 0.76 | 0.59 | 0.68 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5.0 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 4.6 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.68 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.85 | 0.68 | 0.25 | 0.68 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.17 | 0.42 | 0.08 | 0.51 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.4 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | - | 0.17 | - | 0.08 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.85 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 13 | 16 | 13 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Fremington | 33.48 | - |
| Coventry | 39.93 | 16% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 32% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 50% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 59% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 63% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 63% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 70% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 73% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 75% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 78% more dangerous |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Fremington change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Fremington saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson. Fremington saw a large fall in drugs during May, when it fell by 80% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +33% | -61% | +73% | +85% | +31% | -13% | - | -37% | +100% | +40% |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | -33% | - | +100% | -60% | +400% | +33% | +67% | -75% | - |
| Drugs | - | -50% | -80% | - | +300% | - | - | - | +150% | - |
| Other Theft | -67% | - | -75% | +200% | - | - | -71% | +200% | - | +100% |
| Public Order | -67% | +50% | - | +33% | +100% | +50% | -33% | -25% | -33% | - |
| Shoplifting | +100% | - | - | - | -33% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +100% | - | +100% | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -18% | -69% | -20% | -20% | -48% | +50% | - | -17% | -45% | -19% |
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