Crime Rate in East Devon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Devon

The total recorded crimes in East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 823 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Devon crime rate of 5.46 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (397) incidents (10.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (150) incidents (44.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (84) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Devon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Upper Barton with total crimes: 9

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 (112 crimes), and the safest, Tale Vale (2 crimes), is 110 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Devon.

Similarly, the area of Exmouth Town (112 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Honiton South & West (14 crimes), with a difference of 98 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Devon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Exmouth Town112
Axminster75
Exmouth Littleham64
Ottery St Mary45
Cranbrook44

Safest Wards:

Feniton7
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6
Exe Valley5
West Hill & Aylesbeare3
Tale Vale2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Exmouth Town112
Axminster79
Exmouth Littleham64
Kilmington, Colyton & Uplyme51
Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon51

Safest Areas:

Sidmouth Sidford21
Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland19
Budleigh Salterton19
Exmouth Brixington18
Honiton South & West14

East Devon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Devon has recorded 823 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 297th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge404 84,175 58 8
South Hams484 74,657 821 7
North Devon728 67,608 228 6
West Devon303 43,493 656 4
Teignbridge865 58,510 463 5
Exeter1,735 318,875 1129 3
Mid Devon536 15,371 3176 1

East Devon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 397 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 150 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (360 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (104 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 202517
April 202518
March 202516
February 202516
January 202519
December 202417
November 202421
October 202412

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202510
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 202418

A total of 193 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202524
May 202517
April 202522
March 202516
February 202522
January 202516
December 202411
November 202427
October 202424

A total of 430 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202548
May 202548
April 202537
March 202541
February 202535
January 202553
December 202440
November 202444
October 202437

A total of 3098 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 309.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 397 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025397
June 2025360
May 2025365
April 2025329
March 2025260
February 2025259
January 2025296
December 2024252
November 2024262
October 2024318

A total of 263 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202517
April 202510
March 202532
February 202535
January 202522
December 202428
November 202427
October 202451

A total of 666 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202584
May 202565
April 202581
March 202561
February 202543
January 202548
December 202449
November 202476
October 202475

A total of 1036 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 103.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025150
June 2025104
May 2025127
April 2025109
March 2025104
February 202574
January 202574
December 202476
November 202498
October 2024120

A total of 283 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202524
April 202523
March 202521
February 202539
January 202531
December 202439
November 202429
October 202435

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 202512
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 476 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202548
May 202558
April 202549
March 202547
February 202535
January 202538
December 202463
November 202447
October 202444

High Crime Locations East Devon in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
2. Meadow Crescent (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft1
Drugs1
3. Upper Barton (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Toby Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Fair Oak Road (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
6. Market Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1

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