Crime Rate in Devon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Devon

The total recorded crimes in Devon, Newark and Sherwood, UK in July 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Devon crime rate of 6.01 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (2.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
Devon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carter Gate with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Cleveland Square with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Devon has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 6.01 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Bridge209 11,976 11,448 1
Castle54 7774 4686 3
Ollerton76 3831 3614 4
Rainworth South & Blidworth62 4601 6418 7
Edwinstowe & Clipstone60 5729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington49 9429 9470 6
Beacon56 6501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent42 11337 12365 8
Southwell29 14433 8301 10
Farndon & Fernwood52 8415 10220 14
Bilsthorpe45 10264 14217 15
Rainworth North & Rufford40 12332 13256 11
Balderton South21 15354 11248 12
Lowdham35 13262 15245 13
Boughton7 19138 18129 16
Collingham20 16160 16121 17
Farnsfield15 17144 1794 18
Trent10 1888 1984 19
Muskham5 2077 2061 20
Dover Beck1 2137 2141 21

Devon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202519
May 202522
April 202521
March 20259
February 202515
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 202421
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202535
May 202526
April 202534
March 202533
February 202525
January 202520
December 202425
November 20242
October 20242
September 202417
August 202435

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202545
May 202529
April 202535
March 202532
February 202544
January 202526
December 202428
November 202426
October 202438
September 202429
August 202433

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20257
April 20258
March 202517
February 20258
January 202511
December 202419
November 202424
October 202414
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 202412
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Devon in July 2025

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

1. Carter Gate (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cleveland Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft2
6. Churchill Drive (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Vale View (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Fairfax Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bede House Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1

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