Crime Rate in Sidmouth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sidmouth Town

The total recorded crimes in Sidmouth Town, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidmouth Town crime rate of 2.09 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 Sidmouth Town, encompassing approximately 7,172 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sidmouth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3175 with total crimes: 2
  • Peaslands Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sidmouth Town has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead8 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town63 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's26 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham46 3637 21 10
Axminster56 2621 39 3
Broadclyst43 4530 44 6
Trinity6 25207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh26 11460 51 16
Cranbrook41 5442 61 15
Ottery St Mary34 6436 7NA NA
Whimple & Rockbeare19 15250 153 7
Honiton St Michael's34 7368 101 11
Feniton2 2959 282 8
Exmouth Brixington28 8315 12NA NA
Woodbury & Lympstone7 21232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford23 14392 9NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh27 9247 16NA NA
Exmouth Halsdon17 16338 11NA NA
Newbridges7 2283 241 12
Coly Valley25 12206 19NA NA
Seaton24 13196 201 13
Clyst Valley11 18136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe10 19114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2488 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare7 2348 29NA NA
Sidmouth Rural6 2678 25NA NA
Exe Valley5 2771 26NA NA
Yarty4 2860 27NA NA
Tale Vale1 3028 30NA NA

Sidmouth Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202424
May 202416
April 20245

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
October 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sidmouth Town in March 2025

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

1. B3175 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Peaslands Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Glen Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Seafield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. New Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Fore Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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