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Crime in Sidmouth

Sidmouth had 138 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 29 East Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 65% above the middle East Devon area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

EX10, East Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sidmouth

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50.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 29East Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common54 in 3 months

Month by month

58 Mar 51 Apr 41 May 28 Jun 49 Jul 61 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5439%
anti-social behaviour2417%
criminal damage1511%
public order129%
vehicle crime75%
shoplifting64%
theft54%
other crime54%

Sidmouth against East Devon

TypeSidmouth per 1,000Middle East Devon areaChange
Violence19.617▼ 11%
Burglary1.51.2–
Vehicle crime2.50–
Anti-social behaviour8.73.4▲ 33%
Theft and robbery1.82.2▼ 74%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sidmouth50.1▼ 8%
Newton Poppleford24.3▼ 52%
Harpford15.6▼ 62%
Tipton St John0–
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 Sidmouth a safe area?

Sidmouth had about 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 29 East Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sidmouth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (54), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and criminal damage (15).