Crime in Sidmouth Town: statistics, rates and trends
235 crimes were recorded in Sidmouth Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sidmouth Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Sidmouth Town
- Types of crime in Sidmouth Town
- Sidmouth Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sidmouth Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sidmouth Town
- Demographics of Sidmouth Town
- Questions about crime in Sidmouth Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (72), anti-social behaviour (40) and criminal damage and arson (26) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,309th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Sidmouth Town | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 235 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.6 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,385 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sidmouth Town peaked in the year to August 2018 (332 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (224). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 235 | 43.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 250 | 46.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 257 | 47.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 254 | 47.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 224 | 41.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 248 | 46.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 266 | 49.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 332 | 61.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 24 and criminal damage and arson rose from 22 to 26, while violence and sexual offences fell from 100 to 72 and anti-social behaviour fell from 48 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 13.4 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 7.4 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sidmouth Town; the highest is Sidmouth Sidford (60.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Budleigh & Raleigh (30.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sidmouth Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Sidford | 427 | 60.9 | +39% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | -30% |
| Ottery St Mary | 388 | 36.2 | -17% |
| Beer & Branscombe | 128 | 40.5 | -7% |
| Exmouth Brixington | 252 | 33.3 | -24% |
| Whimple & Rockbeare | 248 | 50.0 | +15% |
| Seaton | 284 | 44.2 | +1% |
| Honiton St Michael's | 316 | 45.1 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Sidmouth Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Fore Street | 13 |
| On or near B3175 | 10 |
| On or near Woolbrook Close | 10 |
| On or near Newtown | 9 |
| On or near Nightclub | 9 |
| On or near Old Fore Street | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 6 |
| On or near Radway | 6 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 6 |
Of the 195 crimes in Sidmouth Town with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Sidmouth Town has an estimated population of 5,385 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (51%, against 19%), more retired residents (54%, against 22%) and less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sidmouth Town average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sidmouth Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 50.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 35.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 53.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sidmouth Town a safe place to live?
Sidmouth Town recorded 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,309th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sidmouth Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Sidmouth Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sidmouth Town was down 6% on the year before: 235 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 250 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sidmouth Town?
About 5,385 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 51% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sidmouth Town?
Sidmouth Town 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.