Ottery St Mary had 67 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 44.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 29 East Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% above the middle East Devon area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.
EX11, East Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ottery St Mary
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44.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 29East Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ottery St Mary. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
37
55%
public order
8
12%
anti-social behaviour
7
10%
vehicle crime
4
6%
criminal damage
3
4%
theft
3
4%
shoplifting
3
4%
burglary
2
3%
Ottery St Mary against East Devon
Type
Ottery St Mary per 1,000
Middle East Devon area
Change
Violence
24.5
17
▲ 28%
Burglary
1.3
1.2
–
Vehicle crime
2.6
0
–
Anti-social behaviour
4.6
3.4
–
Theft and robbery
2
2.2
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Ottery St Mary a safe area?
Ottery St Mary had about 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 29 East Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Ottery St Mary?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by public order (8) and anti-social behaviour (7).