East Devon Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In East Devon, the per-capita risk of experiencing a crime in September 2025 remains low, with a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—52.7% below the UK average. This figure translates to one reported crime for every 288 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that contextualises the area's safety as a priority for local authorities. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast to national patterns: violence and sexual offences dominate at 48.5% of all incidents, far exceeding their 34% share in the UK. This concentration of violent crime may reflect the area's proximity to university campuses, where freshers' week and the transition back to academic life could contribute to a spike in alcohol-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour accounts for 13.5% of crimes, a rate 57% below the UK average, due to effective community engagement strategies or the area's rural-urban balance, which may dilute the intensity of such incidents. Seasonal factors also play a role: as nights draw in and schools resume, the increased presence of students and the shift in social dynamics may influence crime patterns. The low incidence of property crimes—only 27% of total reported crimes—further distinguishes East Devon, suggesting that local measures targeting theft and burglary are yielding results. This combination of factors illustrates a community where crime is present but managed, with the area's character and geography likely contributing to its distinct profile.

September 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened vigilance or seasonal changes in public behaviour. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 28.8% (from 104 to 74 cases), a decline consistent with the start of the academic year and potential increased community engagement. The area's violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents is 34% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends where violence constitutes a larger share of total crimes. This divergence may be linked to East Devon's rural-urban mix, where community policing and lower population density could mitigate violent incidents. The 84% below UK average rate for shoplifting—despite the area's retail presence—suggests effective local measures, though the absence of detailed retail sector data means this remains a tentative observation.

East Devon's September 2025 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 16.6% decrease from the previous month's 4.2 rate, reflecting a consistent trend of lower crime levels. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 288 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to national averages. Daily, the area saw approximately 18 crimes reported, a localised metric that underscores the manageable scale of incidents. This rate, combined with the area's population of 158,239, illustrates that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in East Devon remains significantly below the UK average. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, alongside a sharp drop in possession of weapons, may partly explain the overall decline, though seasonal factors such as the return of students to university campuses could also contribute. These figures provide a tangible perspective for residents, showing that while crime is not absent, its frequency is low enough to be a minor concern in daily life.