Crime Rate in Sidmouth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sidmouth Town

The total recorded crimes in Sidmouth Town, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidmouth Town crime rate of 2.79 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Sidmouth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • The Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Parking 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 May 2025 the Sidmouth Town has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sidmouth Town)CrimesRank (Sidmouth Town)CrimesRank (Sidmouth Town)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead11 21287 13206 1
Exmouth Town96 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's32 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham62 2637 21 10
Axminster58 3621 39 3
Broadclyst34 9530 44 6
Ottery St Mary57 4436 7NA NA
Trinity18 18207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh31 11460 51 16
Woodbury & Lympstone43 5232 172 9
Cranbrook38 7442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare24 14250 153 7
Feniton3 2959 282 8
Sidmouth Sidford37 8392 9NA NA
Honiton St Michael's29 12368 101 11
Exmouth Halsdon19 17338 11NA NA
Newbridges4 2783 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 15315 12NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh25 13247 16NA NA
Coly Valley12 20206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley16 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe4 26114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford10 2288 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare8 2348 29NA NA
Tale Vale6 2428 30NA NA
Sidmouth Rural4 2878 25NA NA
Exe Valley4 2571 26NA NA
Yarty2 3060 27NA NA

Sidmouth Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
June 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Sidmouth Town in May 2025

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

1. Fore Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. The Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pathwhorlands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Boughmore Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Coburg Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
9. B3175 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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