Crime Rate in Devon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Devon

The total recorded crimes in Devon, Newark and Sherwood, UK in May 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Devon crime rate of 5.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
Devon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 May 2025 the Devon has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 5.92 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Bridge190 11,976 11,448 1
Castle68 5774 4686 3
Ollerton92 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone73 4729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington44 9429 9470 6
Rainworth South & Blidworth55 7601 6418 7
Beacon67 6501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent24 14337 12365 8
Southwell38 10433 8301 10
Rainworth North & Rufford48 8332 13256 11
Farndon & Fernwood29 12415 10220 14
Balderton South38 11354 11248 12
Lowdham20 15262 15245 13
Bilsthorpe26 13264 14217 15
Boughton15 18138 18129 16
Collingham17 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield17 16144 1794 18
Trent5 2188 1984 19
Dover Beck10 1937 2141 21
Muskham8 2077 2061 20

Devon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 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 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 202411
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202534
March 202533
February 202525
January 202520
December 202425
November 20242
October 20242
September 202417
August 202435
July 202428
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 20259
February 202515
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 202421
September 20248
August 202413
July 202418
June 202438
May 202421

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202535
March 202532
February 202544
January 202526
December 202428
November 202426
October 202438
September 202429
August 202433
July 202431
June 202470
May 202437

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 202412
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202517
February 20258
January 202511
December 202419
November 202424
October 202414
September 202414
August 20248
July 202414
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Devon in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lime Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Carter Gate (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bevercotes Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Addison Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gorse Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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