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Crime in Colyton

Colyton had 36 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 29 East Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% above the middle East Devon area. Crime was up 57% on the three months before.

EX24, East Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Colyton

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43.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 29East Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+57%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 9 Apr 8 May 8 Jun 14 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1542%
public order617%
criminal damage514%
anti-social behaviour411%
theft38%
burglary26%
robbery13%

Colyton against East Devon

TypeColyton per 1,000Middle East Devon areaChange
Violence18.317▲ 36%
Burglary2.41.2–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour4.93.4–
Theft and robbery4.92.2–

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 Colyton a safe area?

Colyton had about 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 29 East Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Colyton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by public order (6) and criminal damage (5).