Crime in Cullompton: statistics, rates and trends
873 crimes were recorded in Cullompton in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cullompton at a glance
- Crime trends in Cullompton
- Types of crime in Cullompton
- Cullompton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cullompton
- Streets with the most crime in Cullompton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cullompton
- Population and deprivation in Cullompton
- Questions about crime in Cullompton
- About this data
873 crimes were recorded in Cullompton in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 401 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cullompton has the 768th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cullompton | Mid Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 873 | 4,963 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.3 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,250 | 84,993 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cullompton was highest in the year to July 2025 (873 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (579). Over the whole period it rose 48%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 873 | 71.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 873 | 71.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 665 | 54.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 758 | 61.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 645 | 52.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 582 | 47.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 579 | 47.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 589 | 48.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cullompton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+42%) and criminal damage and arson (+28%). The largest falls were in other crime (-44%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 401 | 32.7 | 0.96 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 8.9 | 0.58 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.8 | 1.00 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 6.6 | 0.80 | +42% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +12% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.3 | 0.50 | -27% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.9 | 0.38 | +92% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -30% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cullompton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cullompton recorded 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cullompton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cullompton recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cullompton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cullompton recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cullompton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cullompton recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cullompton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cullompton recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cullompton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cullompton recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cullompton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cullompton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cullompton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cullompton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cullompton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cullompton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cullompton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cullompton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cullompton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cullompton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cullompton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cullompton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cullompton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cullompton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cullompton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cullompton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cullompton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cullompton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cullompton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton | 1,900 | 91.1 | +28% |
| Cranbrook (East Devon) | 296 | 48.8 | -32% |
| Ottery St Mary | 259 | 42.3 | -41% |
| Honiton | 670 | 55.0 | -23% |
| Exeter | 14,657 | 110.8 | +55% |
| Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | 1,253 | 86.1 | +21% |
| Crediton | 760 | 91.6 | +29% |
| Sidmouth | 709 | 48.9 | -31% |
2 areas within Cullompton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cullompton St Andrews had the highest rate (106.0 per 1,000) and Cullompton Padbrook the lowest (50.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullompton St Andrews | Neighbourhood | 4,594 | 487 | 106.0 |
| Cullompton Padbrook | Neighbourhood | 7,656 | 386 | 50.4 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cullompton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Church Street | 30 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 29 |
| On or near Linnet Dene | 22 |
| On or near Way'S Lane | 22 |
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 21 |
| On or near Haymans Close | 19 |
| On or near Lapwing Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cullompton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 378 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 18.6% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Cullompton has an estimated population of 12,250. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cullompton sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cullompton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Cullompton a safe place to live?
Cullompton recorded 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cullompton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Cullompton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cullompton was almost unchanged on the year before: 873 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 873 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cullompton?
Cullompton is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cullompton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.