Total Crime Rate
63.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sampson'S Plantation area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Fremington , and the 95th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sampson'S Plantation (EX31 3FJ) in the last 12 months was 63.2 per 1,000 residents and was 109.1% higher than the Fremington average (30.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -58.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 42.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sampson'S Plantation (EX31 3FJ), the main crime hotspot is near Sampsons Plantation. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fremington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sampsons Plantation | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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