Crime in Crediton: statistics, rates and trends
762 crimes were recorded in Crediton in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crediton at a glance
- Crime trends in Crediton
- Types of crime in Crediton
- Crediton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crediton
- Streets with the most crime in Crediton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crediton
- Demographics of Crediton
- Questions about crime in Crediton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (329), shoplifting (117) and criminal damage and arson (76) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 452nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Crediton | Mid Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 762 | 4,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.9 | 58.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,294 | 84,993 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Crediton of any year here (762 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 762 | 91.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 617 | 74.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 638 | 76.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 530 | 63.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 541 | 65.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 555 | 66.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 583 | 70.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 544 | 65.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crediton recorded notably more shoplifting (67% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (36% above the national rate) and other crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 53 to 117 and violence and sexual offences rose from 265 to 329, while anti-social behaviour fell from 84 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 329 | 39.7 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 14.1 | 8.5 | +121% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 46 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Crediton; the highest is Exeter (110.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bovey Tracey (34.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crediton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 14,661 | 110.8 | +21% |
| Tiverton | 1,918 | 92.0 | 0% |
| Cranbrook (East Devon) | 296 | 48.8 | -47% |
| Cullompton | 851 | 69.5 | -24% |
| Chudleigh | 211 | 40.2 | -56% |
| Bovey Tracey | 201 | 34.9 | -62% |
| Okehampton | 686 | 66.7 | -27% |
| Exmouth | 2,291 | 63.3 | -31% |
Of the 2 areas within Crediton, Crediton Lawrence had the highest crime rate (97.9 per 1,000) and Crediton Boniface the lowest (87.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crediton Lawrence | Neighbourhood | 3,677 | 360 | 97.9 |
| Crediton Boniface | Neighbourhood | 4,617 | 402 | 87.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Crediton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 84 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Landscore Close | 34 |
| On or near Joseph Locke Way | 28 |
| On or near Spinning Path Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Bowden Hill | 26 |
| On or near Barn Park | 22 |
| On or near Town View | 20 |
| On or near Cockles Rise | 17 |
Of the 696 crimes in Crediton with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 322 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 19.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 11.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Crediton has an estimated population of 8,294 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), an older population (24%, against 19%) and more retired residents (26%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crediton average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Crediton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crediton a safe place to live?
Crediton recorded 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 452nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Crediton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 329 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (117).
Is crime in Crediton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crediton was up 24% on the year before: 762 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 617 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crediton?
About 8,294 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crediton?
Crediton 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.