Sidmouth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Sidmouth's November 2023 crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents places it 77.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently low-crime environment. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (37.5% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and criminal damage and arson (16.7%). These figures reflect a mix of local and seasonal influences, with November's darker evenings and retail events like Black Friday likely contributing to the crime profile. The low rate of violent crime, particularly in comparison to the UK average, may be attributed to Sidmouth's character as a coastal town with a strong sense of community and limited transient populations. Anti-social behaviour, while still below the UK average, showed a notable 50% decrease from October, possibly linked to reduced social gatherings during the month. The presence of criminal damage and arson, though modest, suggests occasional incidents tied to local property or environmental factors. Seasonal context adds nuance to these numbers: Bonfire Night on 5 November may have influenced public order incidents, while Black Friday shopping could have driven shoplifting. However, the overall stability in crime rates indicates that Sidmouth's built-up area maintains a relatively secure environment, with crime patterns shaped more by local rhythms than broader national trends.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 100% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 1 to 2 in November. This surge aligns with the timing of Black Friday sales, which typically see heightened retail activity and associated criminal behaviour. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, from 10 to 5, suggesting a possible reduction in public gatherings during November. Other theft dropped by two-thirds, from 3 to 1, possibly due to increased security measures or seasonal changes in behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 37.5% of all crimes, though they were 77% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. These figures indicate a crime profile shaped by local factors, with retail spaces likely driving shoplifting trends while the overall low rate reflects Sidmouth's generally safe environment.

Sidmouth's November 2023 crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 35.3% decrease from the previous month's 2.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained period of low crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 605 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day in November, a rate consistent with the area's historical pattern of low-level, sporadic incidents. This monthly exposure remains far below the UK average, which is 7.5 per 1,000. The decline from October to November aligns with seasonal trends, as darker evenings and post-Black Friday shopping activity may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the persistent gap between Sidmouth's rate and the UK average underscores the area's unique demographic and geographic characteristics, which likely include a stable community profile and limited transient populations.