East Devon Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Devon's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a stark contrast between specific spikes and the broader trend of sustained low rates. The most unexpected development was the doubling of theft from the person, a category that had previously seen no incidents in the area. This anomaly, though limited in scale, challenges the usual pattern of low personal theft in East Devon—a region where the retail and tourist sectors typically drive shoplifting rather than direct theft from individuals. The overall crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 50.7% below the UK average, a gap that reflects the district's character as a largely rural and coastal region with lower population density and fewer high-traffic urban centres. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 46.3% of all incidents, but this rate remains 34% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime is a persistent issue, its frequency is lower in East Devon than elsewhere. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns: the dark evenings of November could have influenced anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, while the proximity of Bonfire Night may have contributed to a temporary uptick in theft-related crimes. However, the overall trajectory of declining crime rates, particularly in property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime, points to a longer-term trend of reduced criminal activity. The area's relatively low crime rate, combined with its rural and coastal attributes, likely contributes to a safer environment for residents, though the unexpected rise in personal theft highlights the need for continued vigilance in specific contexts.

The most striking shift in November 2025 was the 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to four incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, is notable given the category's usual rarity in East Devon. Concurrently, robbery also doubled, from zero to two cases, a change that may be linked to seasonal factors such as the timing of Bonfire Night. These increases contrast with declines in other areas, including a 50% drop in bicycle theft and a 40% decrease in 'other crime' categories. The crime mix remained heavily skewed towards violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 46.3% of all incidents—34% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its frequency is lower than in other parts of the country. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person highlights a specific vulnerability during the month, even as broader trends show a continued downward trajectory in overall crime levels.

East Devon's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 10.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 4.0 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal rhythm of November, which typically sees reduced public activity as temperatures drop and major shopping events like Black Friday wind down. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 19 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 279 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that is meaningful for local residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would be expected given East Devon's overall crime rate is 50.7% below the national figure. The population context further underscores that crime in East Devon remains a rare occurrence for most residents, with the majority of the area's 158,239 people not experiencing a crime during the month.