Crime in Sidmouth Town: statistics, rates and trends
234 crimes were recorded in Sidmouth Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sidmouth Town
- Questions about crime in Sidmouth Town
- About this data
234 crimes were recorded in Sidmouth Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 77 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sidmouth Town has the 3,318th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sidmouth Town | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 234 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.5 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,385 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sidmouth Town was highest in the year to July 2018 (340 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (211). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 234 | 43.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 246 | 45.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 257 | 47.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 247 | 45.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 211 | 39.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 258 | 47.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 295 | 54.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 340 | 63.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sidmouth Town 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. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-31%) and violence and sexual offences (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 14.3 | 0.42 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -31% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.6 | 0.73 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +133% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -15% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.1 | 1.35 | +200% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 0.32 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.76 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.26 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sidmouth Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sidmouth Town recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sidmouth Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sidmouth Town recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sidmouth Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sidmouth Town recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sidmouth Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sidmouth Town recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sidmouth Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sidmouth Town recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sidmouth Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sidmouth Town recorded 14 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 133% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sidmouth Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sidmouth Town recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sidmouth Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sidmouth Town recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sidmouth Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sidmouth Town recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sidmouth Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sidmouth Town recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sidmouth Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sidmouth Town recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sidmouth Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sidmouth Town recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sidmouth Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sidmouth Town recorded 2 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 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sidmouth Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sidmouth Town recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sidmouth Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sidmouth Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sidmouth Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Sidford | 418 | 59.6 | +37% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 241 | 28.9 | -34% |
| Ottery St Mary | 391 | 36.5 | -16% |
| Beer & Branscombe | 123 | 38.9 | -10% |
| Exmouth Brixington | 249 | 32.9 | -24% |
| Whimple & Rockbeare | 261 | 52.7 | +21% |
| Seaton | 282 | 43.9 | +1% |
| Honiton St Michael's | 314 | 44.9 | +3% |
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 Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Fore Street | 16 |
| On or near Nightclub | 11 |
| On or near B3175 | 11 |
| On or near Old Fore Street | 8 |
| On or near Radway | 7 |
| On or near Woolbrook Close | 7 |
| On or near Newtown | 7 |
| On or near High Street | 7 |
| On or near West Park Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sidmouth Town 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 31.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 15.0% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Sidmouth Town has an estimated population of 5,385. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sidmouth Town sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sidmouth Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 40.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 50.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Sidmouth Town a safe place to live?
Sidmouth Town recorded 43.5 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 Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Sidmouth Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sidmouth Town was down 5% on the year before: 234 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 246 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sidmouth Town?
Sidmouth Town 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 Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.