Crime in Sidmouth Sidford: statistics, rates and trends
427 crimes were recorded in Sidmouth Sidford in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sidmouth Sidford
- Questions about crime in Sidmouth Sidford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (219), criminal damage and arson (40) and anti-social behaviour (36) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,583rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sidmouth Sidford | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 427 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.9 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,015 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Sidmouth Sidford of any year here (427 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 427 | 60.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 371 | 52.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 334 | 47.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 248 | 35.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 407 | 58.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 387 | 55.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 373 | 53.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 367 | 52.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and public order (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 26 and criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 40, while anti-social behaviour fell from 55 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Sidmouth Sidford has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sidmouth Sidford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | -28% |
| Ottery St Mary | 388 | 36.2 | -41% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | -50% |
| Beer & Branscombe | 128 | 40.5 | -33% |
| Honiton St Michael's | 316 | 45.1 | -26% |
| Whimple & Rockbeare | 248 | 50.0 | -18% |
| Seaton | 284 | 44.2 | -27% |
| Coly Valley | 148 | 31.6 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Sidmouth Sidford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Howarth Close” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Howarth Close | 31 |
| On or near Baker Close | 28 |
| On or near Fairmead | 24 |
| On or near High Meadow | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Higher Brook Meadow | 18 |
| On or near Betjeman Close | 17 |
| On or near Manstone Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Brookside | 13 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
Of the 391 crimes in Sidmouth Sidford with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 50.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 20.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Sidmouth Sidford has an estimated population of 7,015 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sidmouth Sidford average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sidmouth Sidford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sidmouth Sidford a safe place to live?
Sidmouth Sidford recorded 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,583rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Sidmouth Sidford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sidmouth Sidford was up 15% on the year before: 427 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 371 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sidmouth Sidford?
About 7,015 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sidmouth Sidford?
Sidmouth Sidford 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.