Crime Rate in East Devon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Devon

The total recorded crimes in East Devon, UK in January 2026 are around 565 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Devon crime rate of 3.75 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (277) incidents (-18.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (60) incidents (13.21% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (-31.94% decrease)
East Devon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Rolle Street with total crimes: 8
  • Porter'S Lane with total crimes: 6

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 (77 crimes), and the safest, West Hill & Aylesbeare (1 crimes), is 76 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Devon.

Similarly, the area of Exmouth Town (77 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Exmouth Brixington (6 crimes), with a difference of 71 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Devon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Exmouth Town77
Axminster60
Exmouth Littleham40
Sidmouth Sidford37
Cranbrook35

Safest Wards:

Newton Poppleford & Harpford4
Sidmouth Rural3
Exe Valley2
Tale Vale1
West Hill & Aylesbeare1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Exmouth Town77
Axminster67
Exmouth Littleham40
Sidmouth Sidford37
Honiton North & East35

Safest Areas:

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland16
Sidbury, Offwell & Beer13
Sidmouth Town12
Budleigh Salterton7
Exmouth Brixington6

East Devon Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the East Devon has recorded 565 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 ranking 287th 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge290 84,175 58 8
South Hams374 74,657 821 7
North Devon445 67,608 228 6
West Devon207 43,493 656 4
Teignbridge573 58,510 463 5
Exeter1,347 318,875 1129 3
Mid Devon354 15,371 3176 1

East Devon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (277 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 340 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (273 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (349 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (282 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (78 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (334 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (106 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202514
November 202529
October 202514
September 20259
August 202511
July 20256
June 20258
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 478 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202535
November 202539
October 202546
September 202530
August 202541
July 202547
June 202548
May 202548
April 202537
March 202541
February 202535

A total of 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202510
November 20258
October 202510
September 20253
August 20259
July 202511
June 202514
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 214 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202516
November 202518
October 202532
September 202514
August 202517
July 202519
June 202512
May 202517
April 202518
March 202516
February 202516

A total of 217 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202524
November 202515
October 202515
September 202517
August 202516
July 202514
June 202524
May 202517
April 202522
March 202516
February 202522

A total of 255 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202523
November 202513
October 202517
September 202511
August 202511
July 202521
June 202521
May 202524
April 202523
March 202521
February 202539

A total of 1079 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202546
November 202577
October 202573
September 202578
August 2025106
July 2025150
June 2025104
May 2025127
April 2025109
March 2025104
February 202574

A total of 767 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202660
December 202553
November 202558
October 202558
September 202559
August 202561
July 202584
June 202584
May 202565
April 202581
March 202561
February 202543

A total of 3825 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 318.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 397 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026277
December 2025340
November 2025273
October 2025349
September 2025282
August 2025334
July 2025397
June 2025360
May 2025365
April 2025329
March 2025260
February 2025259

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 262 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202629
December 202515
November 202516
October 202518
September 202521
August 202528
July 202519
June 202522
May 202517
April 202510
March 202532
February 202535

A total of 602 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202649
December 202572
November 202544
October 202548
September 202548
August 202557
July 202547
June 202548
May 202558
April 202549
March 202547
February 202535

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 202512
March 20255
February 20252

High Crime Locations East Devon in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
2. Rolle Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Porter'S Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
4. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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