Crime in Fremington: statistics, rates and trends
156 crimes were recorded in Fremington in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fremington at a glance
- Crime trends in Fremington
- Types of crime in Fremington
- Fremington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Fremington
- Streets with the most crime in Fremington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fremington
- Demographics of Fremington
- Questions about crime in Fremington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (87), burglary (17) and anti-social behaviour (14) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,376th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Fremington | North Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 156 | 7,112 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.0 | 70.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,374 | 101,222 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fremington peaked in the year to August 2022 (181 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (109). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 156 | 29.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 161 | 30.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 122 | 22.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 181 | 33.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 174 | 32.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 143 | 26.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 145 | 27.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 109 | 20.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (53% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 16.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Fremington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fremington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton | 307 | 38.0 | +31% |
| Barnstaple | 3,461 | 114.5 | +294% |
| Bideford | 1,715 | 89.3 | +207% |
| Great Torrington | 337 | 56.9 | +96% |
| Ilfracombe | 1,257 | 126.2 | +335% |
| South Molton | 418 | 65.0 | +124% |
| Okehampton | 686 | 66.7 | +130% |
| Bude | 560 | 68.9 | +137% |
Fremington is the one area listed within Fremington, with 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington | Neighbourhood | 5,374 | 156 | 29.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Fremington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sampsons Plantation” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sampsons Plantation | 12 |
| On or near Lapwing Grove | 11 |
| On or near Papaver Close | 9 |
| On or near Beechfield Road | 8 |
| On or near Dunlin Drive | 8 |
| On or near Brimblecombe Road | 7 |
| On or near Higher Road | 6 |
| On or near Aspen Grove | 5 |
| On or near Beechfield Close | 5 |
| On or near Elmlea Avenue | 5 |
Of the 142 crimes in Fremington with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Fremington has an estimated population of 5,374 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (40%, against 22%), an older population (33%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fremington average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Fremington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fremington a safe place to live?
Fremington recorded 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,376th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fremington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (17).
Is crime in Fremington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fremington was down 3% on the year before: 156 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 161 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fremington?
About 5,374 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fremington?
Fremington 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.