Crime Rate in Devon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Devon

The total recorded crimes in Devon, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Devon crime rate of 5.15 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 Devon, encompassing approximately 21,950 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Devon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Sherwood Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Carter Gate with total crimes: 5

How safe is Devon?

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

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Devon reported a higher crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 1,287 crimes compared to 484. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Devon witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Devon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 1,277 crimes compared to 387. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Devon witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Devon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Devon Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Devon crimes were 1,287. The crime rate of Devon in 2024 was 58.63 (year) or 4.89 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Devon were around 1,277 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.18 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
BridgeNA NA1,976 11,448 1
CastleNA NA774 4686 3
OllertonNA NA831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & ClipstoneNA NA729 5500 5
Balderton North & CoddingtonNA NA429 9470 6
Rainworth South & BlidworthNA NA601 6418 7
BeaconNA NA501 7335 9
Sutton-on-TrentNA NA337 12365 8
SouthwellNA NA433 8301 10
Farndon & FernwoodNA NA415 10220 14
Rainworth North & RuffordNA NA332 13256 11
Balderton SouthNA NA354 11248 12
LowdhamNA NA262 15245 13
BilsthorpeNA NA264 14217 15
BoughtonNA NA138 18129 16
CollinghamNA NA160 16121 17
FarnsfieldNA NA144 1794 18
TrentNA NA88 1984 19
MuskhamNA NA77 2061 20
Dover BeckNA NA37 2141 21

Devon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202615
December 20259
November 202515
October 202521
September 202511
August 202532
July 202510
June 202519
May 202522
April 202521
March 20259
February 202515

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20267
December 20254
November 20257
October 20253
September 20256
August 20255
July 20255
June 202512
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20256
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 202510
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 500 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202633
December 202531
November 202540
October 202535
September 202538
August 202554
July 202546
June 202545
May 202529
April 202535
March 202532
February 202544

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202626
December 202518
November 202531
October 202526
September 202519
August 202545
July 202537
June 202535
May 202526
April 202534
March 202533
February 202525

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
October 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20255
November 202510
October 20256
September 20256
August 202512
July 20253
June 202512
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202613
December 20258
November 202515
October 20255
September 202512
August 202511
July 20258
June 20259
May 20257
April 20258
March 202517
February 20258

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 202511
November 20255
October 20255
September 20259
August 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202610
December 20254
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20255
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Devon in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Sherwood Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Carter Gate (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
4. Addison Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Enright Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Castle Brewery Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Gorse Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Pollard Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
10. Churchill Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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