East Devon Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Devon's crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 is 48.1% below the UK average, reflecting a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and the area's demographic profile. With 634 crimes reported for a population of 158,239, this equates to roughly 4 crimes per 1,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national rate of 7.7 per 1,000. The crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which account for 50.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.9%) and criminal damage and arson (8.5%). These patterns are consistent with East Devon's character as a mix of rural and coastal communities, where public spaces and local events may influence crime dynamics. The seasonal context of October—characterised by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—likely contributes to fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the relatively low rates for property crimes, such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), suggest that targeted initiatives in these areas have had a measurable impact. The area's focus on addressing violence and sexual offences, which remain 25% below the UK average, indicates a strategic emphasis on public safety. This data also highlights the importance of continued investment in community-based crime prevention programmes, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or during events that could amplify crime risks.

October saw a sharp increase in possession of weapons, rising by 233.3% (from 3 to 10 incidents), a spike that may reflect heightened tensions during the month. Other crime also surged by 150% (from 12 to 30), indicating a shift in criminal activity that could be linked to seasonal factors. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 14.3% (from 21 to 18), suggesting that recent retail security initiatives may be showing early results. East Devon's violent crime rate remains lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.0 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.7. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 10.9% of all crimes, is 68% below the UK average, a disparity that may be attributed to the area's rural character and lower population density. The drop in shoplifting, while modest, could signal a broader trend of improved community engagement in crime prevention efforts.

East Devon's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 4.0 per 1,000 residents from 3.5 per 1,000 in September, marking a 15.6% increase. This translates to approximately 20 crimes reported daily, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the area's monthly crime dynamics. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 250 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. When scaled to East Devon's population of 158,239, this rate underscores the area's overall safety, with crime levels remaining 48.1% below the national average. The rise in October may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and the timing of events like Halloween, which can influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the area's consistently low rates for categories like shoplifting and burglary suggest that targeted community efforts and policing strategies have had a lasting impact.