Crime in Ottery St Mary, East Devon: statistics, rates and trends
388 crimes were recorded in Ottery St Mary, East Devon in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ottery St Mary, East Devon at a glance
- Crime trends in Ottery St Mary, East Devon
- Types of crime in Ottery St Mary, East Devon
- Ottery St Mary, East Devon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ottery St Mary, East Devon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ottery St Mary, East Devon
- Demographics of Ottery St Mary, East Devon
- Questions about crime in Ottery St Mary, East Devon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (199), criminal damage and arson (38) and anti-social behaviour (31) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,590th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ottery St Mary, East Devon | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 388 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.2 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,717 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ottery St Mary, East Devon peaked in the year to August 2018 (481 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (354). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 388 | 36.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 455 | 42.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 396 | 37.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 381 | 35.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 359 | 33.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 354 | 33.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 369 | 34.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 481 | 44.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and other theft (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 85 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 18.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 2.9 | 15.4 | -64% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 19 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ottery St Mary, East Devon; the highest is Honiton St Paul's (71.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Budleigh & Raleigh (30.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ottery St Mary, East Devon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whimple & Rockbeare | 248 | 50.0 | +38% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 427 | 60.9 | +68% |
| Honiton St Michael's | 316 | 45.1 | +25% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | +21% |
| Honiton St Paul's | 369 | 71.1 | +96% |
| Cranbrook | 420 | 53.9 | +49% |
| Broadclyst | 415 | 46.2 | +27% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Ottery St Mary, East Devon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near St Saviours Road | 16 |
| On or near Taleford Close | 16 |
| On or near Yonder Close | 16 |
| On or near Canaan Way | 14 |
| On or near Gold Street | 13 |
| On or near Thackeray Close | 12 |
| On or near Prospect Place | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Hospital | 10 |
Of the 357 crimes in Ottery St Mary, East Devon with a recorded outcome, 28% 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 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Ottery St Mary, East Devon has an estimated population of 10,717 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ottery St Mary, East Devon average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ottery St Mary, East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ottery St Mary, East Devon a safe place to live?
Ottery St Mary, East Devon recorded 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,590th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ottery St Mary, East Devon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (38).
Is crime in Ottery St Mary, East Devon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ottery St Mary, East Devon was down 15% on the year before: 388 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 455 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ottery St Mary, East Devon?
About 10,717 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ottery St Mary, East Devon?
Ottery St Mary, East Devon 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.