Crime in Sidmouth Sidford: statistics, rates and trends
418 crimes were recorded in Sidmouth Sidford in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sidmouth Sidford at a glance
- Crime trends in Sidmouth Sidford
- Types of crime in Sidmouth Sidford
- Sidmouth Sidford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sidmouth Sidford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sidmouth Sidford
- Population and deprivation in Sidmouth Sidford
- Questions about crime in Sidmouth Sidford
- About this data
418 crimes were recorded in Sidmouth Sidford in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 219 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sidmouth Sidford has the 2,613th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sidmouth Sidford | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 418 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,015 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sidmouth Sidford was highest in the year to July 2026 (418 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (257). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 418 | 59.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 383 | 54.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 315 | 44.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 257 | 36.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 410 | 58.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 379 | 54.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 382 | 54.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 364 | 51.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sidmouth Sidford over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 31.2 | 0.91 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.4 | 0.80 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -38% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +4% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.6 | 0.52 | +260% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +78% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +275% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 0.15 | +350% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 0.88 | -14% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Sidmouth Sidford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 52.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sidmouth Sidford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sidmouth Sidford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sidmouth Sidford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sidmouth Sidford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sidmouth Sidford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 260% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sidmouth Sidford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sidmouth Sidford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sidmouth Sidford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sidmouth Sidford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sidmouth Sidford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sidmouth Sidford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sidmouth Sidford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sidmouth Sidford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sidmouth Sidford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sidmouth Sidford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sidmouth Sidford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sidmouth Sidford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Town | 234 | 43.5 | -27% |
| Ottery St Mary | 391 | 36.5 | -39% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 241 | 28.9 | -52% |
| Beer & Branscombe | 123 | 38.9 | -35% |
| Honiton St Michael's | 314 | 44.9 | -25% |
| Whimple & Rockbeare | 261 | 52.7 | -12% |
| Seaton | 282 | 43.9 | -26% |
| Coly Valley | 140 | 29.9 | -50% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Sidmouth Sidford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Baker Close | 34 |
| On or near Howarth Close | 32 |
| On or near Fairmead | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Higher Brook Meadow | 19 |
| On or near Betjeman Close | 17 |
| On or near High Meadow | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Brookside | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sidmouth Sidford over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 47.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 13.2% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 8.6% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Sidmouth Sidford has an estimated population of 7,015. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sidmouth Sidford sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sidmouth Sidford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Sidmouth Sidford a safe place to live?
Sidmouth Sidford recorded 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Sidmouth Sidford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (38).
Is crime in Sidmouth Sidford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sidmouth Sidford was up 9% on the year before: 418 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 383 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sidmouth Sidford?
Sidmouth Sidford is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Sidmouth Sidford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.