Crime Rate in Sidmouth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sidmouth Town

The total recorded crimes in Sidmouth Town, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidmouth Town crime rate of 3.62 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 Sidmouth Town, encompassing approximately 7,172 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sidmouth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arcot Park with total crimes: 3
  • Roselands with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sidmouth Town?

To understand the safety of Sidmouth Town, we need to analyze Sidmouth Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Sidmouth Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Devon average, with 277 crimes compared to 288.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sidmouth Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Sidmouth Town had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sidmouth Town recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Sidmouth Town has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sidmouth Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sidmouth Town has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 13th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Sidmouth Town crimes were 277. The crime rate of Sidmouth Town in 2024 was 38.62 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sidmouth Town were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.14 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sidmouth Town)CrimesRank (Sidmouth Town)CrimesRank (Sidmouth Town)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead16 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town112 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's33 9430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham64 3637 21 10
Axminster75 2621 39 3
Broadclyst31 10530 44 6
Ottery St Mary45 4436 7NA NA
Trinity27 11207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh34 8460 51 16
Cranbrook44 5442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare23 16250 153 7
Exmouth Halsdon35 7338 11NA NA
Feniton7 2659 282 8
Woodbury & Lympstone23 15232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford21 18392 9NA NA
Honiton St Michael's27 12368 101 11
Newbridges15 2283 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 17315 12NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh24 14247 16NA NA
Coly Valley15 21206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley20 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe14 23114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2788 23NA NA
Sidmouth Rural8 2478 25NA NA
Yarty7 2560 27NA NA
Exe Valley5 2871 26NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare3 2948 29NA NA
Tale Vale2 3028 30NA NA

Sidmouth Town 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
October 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Sidmouth Town in July 2025

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

1. Arcot Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Roselands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Russell Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Arcot Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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