Crime in Beer & Branscombe: statistics, rates and trends
128 crimes were recorded in Beer & Branscombe in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Beer & Branscombe at a glance
- Crime trends in Beer & Branscombe
- Types of crime in Beer & Branscombe
- Beer & Branscombe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beer & Branscombe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beer & Branscombe
- Demographics of Beer & Branscombe
- Questions about crime in Beer & Branscombe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (71), anti-social behaviour (13) and other theft (13) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,431st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Beer & Branscombe | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 128 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.5 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,160 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Beer & Branscombe peaked in the year to August 2020 (157 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (100). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 128 | 40.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 120 | 38.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 100 | 31.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 112 | 35.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 129 | 40.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 157 | 49.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 113 | 35.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 104 | 32.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (34% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 56 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beer & Branscombe; the highest is Honiton St Paul's (71.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Coly Valley (31.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beer & Branscombe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton | 284 | 44.2 | +9% |
| Coly Valley | 148 | 31.6 | -22% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 427 | 60.9 | +50% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | +8% |
| Axminster | 578 | 63.0 | +56% |
| Honiton St Michael's | 316 | 45.1 | +11% |
| Honiton St Paul's | 369 | 71.1 | +76% |
| Ottery St Mary | 388 | 36.2 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Beer & Branscombe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Highcliffe Crescent | 12 |
| On or near West Acres | 9 |
| On or near Seller'S Wood Hill | 8 |
| On or near Wessiters | 8 |
| On or near Alleyn Court | 7 |
| On or near Locksey'S Lane | 6 |
| On or near Underleys | 6 |
| On or near Berry Hill | 5 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 4 |
Of the 115 crimes in Beer & Branscombe with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 52.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 19.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Beer & Branscombe has an estimated population of 3,160 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (44%, against 19%), more retired residents (46%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beer & Branscombe average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Beer & Branscombe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 46.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beer & Branscombe a safe place to live?
Beer & Branscombe recorded 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,431st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Beer & Branscombe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (13).
Is crime in Beer & Branscombe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beer & Branscombe was up 7% on the year before: 128 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 120 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beer & Branscombe?
About 3,160 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 44% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beer & Branscombe?
Beer & Branscombe is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.