Sidmouth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,512 residents, the 73 crimes reported in Sidmouth during June 2025 equate to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 people, 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 19.8% increase compared to May, remains significantly lower than the national benchmark. The crime profile in June was dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 60.3% of all incidents, with 44 cases reported. This was followed by property crimes, which made up 24.7% of the total (18 incidents), and criminal damage and arson at 11.0% (8 cases). The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season in coastal areas, likely contributes to the elevated levels of violent crime observed. In contrast, categories such as anti-social behaviour and other theft were below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour incidents at 72% below the national rate. This discrepancy may be influenced by Sidmouth's character as a built-up area within East Devon, where the presence of tourism infrastructure and community policing initiatives may help mitigate certain types of crime. The data also shows that while violent crime increased significantly compared to May, property crimes remained relatively stable, suggesting that local factors such as increased police visibility or community engagement efforts may have played a role in containing property-related incidents.

The most significant month-on-month increase was in violent crimes, which surged by 91.3% from 23 to 44 incidents, reflecting a marked shift in crime patterns. This jump was accompanied by a 200% rise in burglary cases, moving from 1 to 3, a development that may partly explain the overall rate increase. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 50.0% to 6, the lowest level since early 2025. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category at 60.3% of total crimes, 5% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This contrast with categories like anti-social behaviour, which are 72% below the UK average, illustrates the uneven distribution of crime types in Sidmouth. Residents should note that shoplifting incidents, though only 2 in June, represent an 84% deficit compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a potential protective factor in the local retail environment.

Sidmouth's crime rate in June 2025 rose 19.8% from 4.2 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents compared to May, marking the first monthly increase in this category since early 2025. This translates to approximately 2 crimes reported daily in the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with typical summer patterns in coastal towns where tourism begins to ramp up. The monthly exposure metric shows that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a rate that remains well below the UK average despite the upward trend. When scaled to population size, this means that 73 crimes in a community of 14,512 residents equates to a 0.5% incidence rate, which is significantly lower than the national average. The shift in crime mix from May to June also reveals notable changes, with violent crimes accounting for 60.3% of total incidents compared to 23 in the previous month. This contrast underscores the seasonal volatility often seen in tourist areas, where increased foot traffic during summer months can influence crime dynamics.