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Crime in Beer

Beer had 101 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 51.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 29 East Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 69% above the middle East Devon area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

EX12, East Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Beer

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51.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 29East Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common53 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 35 Apr 18 May 25 Jun 34 Jul 42 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Beer. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5352%
criminal damage1212%
anti-social behaviour99%
public order77%
theft66%
shoplifting55%
burglary33%
drugs22%

Beer against East Devon

TypeBeer per 1,000Middle East Devon areaChange
Violence26.917▲ 2%
Burglary1.51.2–
Vehicle crime0.50–
Anti-social behaviour4.63.4–
Theft and robbery3.52.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Beer51.2▼ 2%
Seaton44.3▼ 4%
Colyton43.9▲ 57%
Colyford30.3▲ 100%
See every East Devon area ranked on the crime in East Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Beer a safe area?

Beer had about 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 29 East Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Beer?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (53), followed by criminal damage (12) and anti-social behaviour (9).