Crime in Fremington: statistics, rates and trends

150 crimes were recorded in Fremington in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (56% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Fremington has the 1,396th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Fremington was highest in the year to July 2021 (184 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (115). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fremington 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%).

Violence and sexual offences in Fremington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fremington recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 56.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Fremington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fremington recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Fremington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fremington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Fremington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fremington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Fremington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fremington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Fremington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fremington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Fremington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fremington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Fremington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fremington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Fremington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fremington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Fremington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fremington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Fremington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fremington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Fremington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fremington.

1 areas within Fremington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Fremington had the highest rate (27.9 per 1,000) and Fremington the lowest (27.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Fremington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fremington 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.

Fremington has an estimated population of 5,374. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fremington sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Fremington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.