Crime in Crediton: statistics, rates and trends
760 crimes were recorded in Crediton in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Crediton
- Questions about crime in Crediton
- About this data
760 crimes were recorded in Crediton in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 327 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crediton has the 461st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crediton | Mid Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 760 | 4,963 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.6 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,294 | 84,993 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crediton was highest in the year to July 2026 (760 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (511). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 760 | 91.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 632 | 76.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 609 | 73.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 511 | 61.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 557 | 67.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 557 | 67.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 588 | 70.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 541 | 65.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crediton 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+202%) and violence and sexual offences (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 39.4 | 1.15 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 14.6 | 1.76 | +202% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 9.0 | 1.33 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 8.1 | 0.53 | -27% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.5 | 0.87 | +12% |
| Public order | 45 | 5.4 | 0.82 | +7% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +53% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.29 | +9% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.87 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.8 | 0.50 | +75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crediton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crediton recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 43.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crediton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crediton recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 202% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crediton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crediton recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crediton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crediton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crediton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crediton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crediton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crediton recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crediton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crediton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crediton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crediton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crediton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crediton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crediton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crediton recorded 11 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 down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crediton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crediton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crediton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crediton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crediton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crediton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crediton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crediton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crediton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 14,657 | 110.8 | +21% |
| Tiverton | 1,900 | 91.1 | -1% |
| Cranbrook (East Devon) | 296 | 48.8 | -47% |
| Cullompton | 873 | 71.3 | -22% |
| Chudleigh | 218 | 41.5 | -55% |
| Bovey Tracey | 195 | 33.8 | -63% |
| Okehampton | 700 | 68.0 | -26% |
| Exmouth | 2,331 | 64.4 | -30% |
2 areas within Crediton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Crediton Lawrence had the highest rate (98.2 per 1,000) and Crediton Boniface the lowest (86.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crediton Lawrence | Neighbourhood | 3,677 | 361 | 98.2 |
| Crediton Boniface | Neighbourhood | 4,617 | 399 | 86.4 |
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 Crediton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Landscore Close | 33 |
| On or near Bowden Hill | 27 |
| On or near Joseph Locke Way | 26 |
| On or near Spinning Path Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Town View | 24 |
| On or near Barn Park | 21 |
| On or near Parliament Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crediton 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 | 320 | 42.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 10.8% |
| Not recorded | 67 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
Crediton has an estimated population of 8,294. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crediton sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crediton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Crediton a safe place to live?
Crediton recorded 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Crediton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (121).
Is crime in Crediton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crediton was up 20% on the year before: 760 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 632 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crediton?
Crediton 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 Crediton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.