Sidmouth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Sidmouth's crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 48.1% below the UK average of 8.1, underscoring the area's consistently low-risk environment. This figure, while seemingly abstract, translates to a daily reality where approximately two crimes are reported across the built-up area's 14,512 residents. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.7%) and other theft (14.8%). These patterns align with the area's character as a coastal resort with seasonal rhythms influencing public activity. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the relatively high proportion of violence-related crimes, though this category saw a notable 32.4% month-on-month decline. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes a significant portion of reported incidents, remained 44% below the UK average, consistent with the area's smaller population and potentially more community-oriented policing. Other theft, while above the UK average by 13%, was still a minor component of the overall crime mix. The low rates of vehicle crime (75% below UK average) and burglary (64% below UK average) further reflect the area's limited urban density and higher levels of community engagement in crime prevention. These figures collectively illustrate a crime profile shaped by both geographical and social factors, where the risk to individuals remains exceptionally low compared to the national average.

May 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences fell by 32.4% from April, decreasing from 34 to 23 incidents, likely reflecting the end of the Easter holiday period and reduced public gatherings. Conversely, possession of weapons, drugs, robbery, and vehicle crime each rose by 100% from zero to one or two incidents, suggesting isolated incidents rather than systemic trends. The breakdown reveals that other theft (9 cases) exceeded the UK average by 13%, while anti-social behaviour remained 44% below the national figure. This contrast highlights the area's unique dynamics, where property crime rates are relatively low but certain violent offences show unexpected spikes. For residents, the 1-in-238 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of scale, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains exceptionally low despite these fluctuations.

Sidmouth's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% decrease from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, aligns with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately two reported crimes over the 31 days, translating to a 1-in-238 resident monthly exposure rate. This figure contextualises risk as a rare occurrence for most residents. When scaled to population, the rate remains significantly below the UK average, reflecting the area's character as a coastal town with limited urban density. The previous month's slight uptick may have been influenced by seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during May bank holidays, but the current month's figures suggest a return to baseline levels. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Sidmouth's residents face a crime environment markedly less frequent than the national average, though localised shifts in specific categories require closer attention.