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Crime in Crediton

Crediton had 195 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 96.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 20 Mid Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 288% above the middle Mid Devon area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

EX17, Mid Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Crediton

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96.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 20Mid Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common87 in 3 months

Month by month

61 Mar 55 Apr 82 May 78 Jun 66 Jul 51 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8745%
shoplifting2814%
criminal damage2111%
anti-social behaviour179%
theft147%
public order137%
other crime53%
burglary53%

Crediton against Mid Devon

TypeCrediton per 1,000Middle Mid Devon areaChange
Violence43.111.3▲ 5%
Burglary2.51.2–
Vehicle crime0.50–
Anti-social behaviour8.41.6▲ 31%
Theft and robbery7.42.7▲ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crediton96.6▼ 2%
Tedburn St Mary20.6–
Copplestone15.6–
Newton St Cyres7.6–
Cheriton Fitzpaine4.6–
See every Mid Devon area ranked on the crime in Mid Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Crediton a safe area?

Crediton had about 96.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 20 Mid Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Crediton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (87), followed by shoplifting (28) and criminal damage (21).