Crime in Coly Valley: statistics, rates and trends
148 crimes were recorded in Coly Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Coly Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Coly Valley
- Types of crime in Coly Valley
- Coly Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Coly Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coly Valley
- Demographics of Coly Valley
- Questions about crime in Coly Valley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (74), other theft (24) and public order (16) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,728th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Coly Valley | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 148 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.6 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,680 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Coly Valley peaked in the year to August 2018 (153 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (96). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 148 | 31.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 144 | 30.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 106 | 22.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 100 | 21.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 111 | 23.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 96 | 20.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 124 | 26.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 153 | 32.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (54% below) and other theft (20% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 | 15.8 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Other theft | 24 | 5.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coly Valley; the highest is Honiton St Paul's (71.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Dunkeswell & Otterhead (21.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coly Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton | 284 | 44.2 | +40% |
| Beer & Branscombe | 128 | 40.5 | +28% |
| Axminster | 578 | 63.0 | +99% |
| Honiton St Paul's | 369 | 71.1 | +125% |
| Honiton St Michael's | 316 | 45.1 | +43% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 427 | 60.9 | +92% |
| Dunkeswell & Otterhead | 101 | 21.3 | -33% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Coly Valley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Courtney Close” and “Widworthy Court” (11 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Courtney Close | 11 |
| On or near Widworthy Court | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Seaway Head | 10 |
| On or near Jobble'S Lane | 5 |
| On or near Axminster Road | 4 |
| On or near Backwells Mead | 4 |
| On or near Coly Vale | 4 |
| On or near Gribblemead | 4 |
| On or near Valley View | 4 |
Of the 140 crimes in Coly Valley with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 50.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
Coly Valley has an estimated population of 4,680 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coly Valley average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Coly Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Coly Valley a safe place to live?
Coly Valley recorded 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,728th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Coly Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 74 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (24).
Is crime in Coly Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coly Valley was up 3% on the year before: 148 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 144 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coly Valley?
About 4,680 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coly Valley?
Coly Valley 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.