Crime Rate in East Devon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Devon

The total recorded crimes in East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 768 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Devon crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around East Devon, encompassing approximately 150,823 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (365) incidents (10.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (16.51% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (65) incidents (-19.75% decrease)
East Devon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Rolle Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 7

East Devon Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

How safe is East Devon?

To understand the safety of East Devon, we need to analyze East Devon crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Devon has recorded 8,653 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 57.37 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 296 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 269 crimes with a crime rate of 1.78, ranking it 312 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Devon:

    • In 2024, East Devon reported a higher crime volume than the Devon average, with 8,653 crimes compared to 7,668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, East Devon recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Devon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Devon average, with 269 crimes compared to 94. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, East Devon recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Devon is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Devon, East Devon has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

East Devon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Exmouth Town (96 crimes), and the safest, Yarty (2 crimes), is 94 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Devon.

Similarly, the area of Exmouth Town (96 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sidbury, Offwell & Beer (11 crimes), with a difference of 85 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Devon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Exmouth Town96
Exmouth Littleham62
Axminster58
Ottery St Mary57
Woodbury & Lympstone43

Safest Wards:

Beer & Branscombe4
Newbridges4
Sidmouth Rural4
Feniton3
Yarty2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Exmouth Town96
Exmouth Littleham62
Axminster58
Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon56
Clyst, Exton & Lympstone48

Safest Areas:

Exmouth Brixington16
Honiton South & West14
Budleigh Salterton13
Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland13
Sidbury, Offwell & Beer11

East Devon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Devon has recorded 768 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 292th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2024, the total East Devon crimes were 8,653. The crime rate of East Devon in 2024 was 57.37 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking it 296 danzarous in the UK. East Devon ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Devon were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.78 (year) or 0.15 (month) ranking 312 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Devon, East Devon ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of East Devon

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge413 84,175 58 8
South Hams422 74,657 821 7
North Devon706 67,608 228 6
West Devon250 43,493 656 4
Teignbridge793 58,510 463 5
Exeter1,932 318,875 1129 3
Mid Devon472 15,371 3176 1

East Devon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (365 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (127 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (329 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (109 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (260 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (104 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 259 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 74 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (296 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 252 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (262 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (318 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (120 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (268 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (111 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (363 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (157 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 286 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (620 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (274 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 266 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202522
March 202516
February 202522
January 202516
December 202411
November 202427
October 202424
September 202416
August 202435
July 202420
June 202440

A total of 3878 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 323.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 620 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025365
April 2025329
March 2025260
February 2025259
January 2025296
December 2024252
November 2024262
October 2024318
September 2024268
August 2024363
July 2024286
June 2024620

A total of 884 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202581
March 202561
February 202543
January 202548
December 202449
November 202476
October 202475
September 202465
August 202482
July 202483
June 2024156

A total of 250 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202516
February 202516
January 202519
December 202417
November 202421
October 202412
September 202417
August 202423
July 202422
June 202452

A total of 343 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202532
February 202535
January 202522
December 202428
November 202427
October 202451
September 202428
August 202431
July 202424
June 202438

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202512
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 87 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202510
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 202418
September 202421
August 202422
July 202418
June 202444

A total of 667 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202549
March 202547
February 202535
January 202538
December 202463
November 202447
October 202444
September 202456
August 202447
July 202463
June 2024120

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 562 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202537
March 202541
February 202535
January 202553
December 202440
November 202444
October 202437
September 202437
August 202443
July 202451
June 202496

A total of 1443 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025127
April 2025109
March 2025104
February 202574
January 202574
December 202476
November 202498
October 2024120
September 2024111
August 2024157
July 2024119
June 2024274

A total of 359 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202523
March 202521
February 202539
January 202531
December 202439
November 202429
October 202435
September 202414
August 202419
July 202429
June 202456

High Crime Locations East Devon in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Devon postcode area is presented below.

1. Rolle Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Other crime1
3. Meadow Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Green Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Village Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

To know about postcode areas in East Devon, visit East Devon information

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