Crime in Cullompton: statistics, rates and trends
851 crimes were recorded in Cullompton in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cullompton
- Questions about crime in Cullompton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (397), anti-social behaviour (103) and criminal damage and arson (83) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 787th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cullompton | Mid Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 851 | 4,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.5 | 58.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,250 | 84,993 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cullompton peaked in the year to August 2025 (895 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (559). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 851 | 69.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 895 | 73.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 696 | 56.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 790 | 64.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 646 | 52.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 559 | 45.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 598 | 48.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 606 | 49.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (61% below) and burglary (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 68 to 83, while drugs fell from 31 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 154 to 103.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 397 | 32.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 8.4 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 6.0 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -35% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cullompton; the highest is Exeter (110.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Ottery St Mary (41.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cullompton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton | 1,918 | 92.0 | +32% |
| Cranbrook (East Devon) | 296 | 48.8 | -30% |
| Ottery St Mary | 251 | 41.0 | -41% |
| Honiton | 685 | 56.2 | -19% |
| Exeter | 14,661 | 110.8 | +59% |
| Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | 1,278 | 87.8 | +26% |
| Crediton | 762 | 91.9 | +32% |
| Sidmouth | 722 | 49.8 | -28% |
Of the 2 areas within Cullompton, Cullompton St Andrews had the highest crime rate (102.1 per 1,000) and Cullompton Padbrook the lowest (49.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullompton St Andrews | Neighbourhood | 4,594 | 469 | 102.1 |
| Cullompton Padbrook | Neighbourhood | 7,656 | 382 | 49.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Cullompton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 28 |
| On or near Church Street | 26 |
| On or near Linnet Dene | 26 |
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 25 |
| On or near Appledore Close | 20 |
| On or near Haymans Close | 20 |
| On or near Lapwing Close | 17 |
Of the 748 crimes in Cullompton with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 356 | 47.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Cullompton has an estimated population of 12,250 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cullompton average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cullompton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cullompton a safe place to live?
Cullompton recorded 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 787th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cullompton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 397 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Cullompton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cullompton was down 5% on the year before: 851 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 895 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cullompton?
About 12,250 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cullompton?
Cullompton is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.