Sidmouth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,512, Sidmouth recorded 33 crimes in June 2023—a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 72.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This low rate reflects the built-up area's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, where crime patterns are shaped by seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents, 30.3% of total) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 27.3%) were the most common categories, consistent with the social dynamics of a small town with limited nightlife infrastructure. The area's crime profile aligns with its geography: property crimes, which accounted for 36% of incidents, may partly reflect the presence of retail and leisure facilities along the coastal route, though these remain significantly below UK averages for similar categories. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer tourist season—likely contributes to the slight increase in public order offences, as more visitors and residents spend time outdoors. Despite this, Sidmouth's overall safety remains a marked feature compared to the national picture, with violent crime rates particularly subdued. The low rate of vehicle crime (1 incident) and bicycle theft (1 incident) further illustrates the area's limited exposure to urban crime drivers, such as commuter parking or dense student populations.

June 2023 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+300%), other theft (+200%), and public order offences (+100%) compared to May, while anti-social behaviour fell by 43.8%. Violent crimes, at 10 incidents, remained 76% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), a trend consistent with Sidmouth's generally low violent crime profile. The rise in criminal damage may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during the early summer tourism season. Residents may note that anti-social behaviour, which previously accounted for 16 incidents in May, dropped to nine in June, suggesting potential local interventions or temporary shifts in community activity.

Sidmouth's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 26.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 1.8 to 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged roughly one incident per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When scaled to the area's population of 14,512, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 440 residents—a figure that underscores the relatively safe environment compared to national trends. This monthly aggregate does not account for seasonal fluctuations, which may influence patterns in the coming months as tourism and summer activities intensify.