Sidmouth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Sidmouth in October 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 53.2% of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences account for 35.5% of all crimes. The area's overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents — 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 — underscores a unique local dynamic. While the national trend sees property crimes making up a larger share, Sidmouth's violent crime prevalence may reflect its character as a coastal resort with a mix of residential and tourist activity. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and Halloween, likely contributes to the spike in violent offences, though the absence of significant property crime increases compared to the UK suggests effective local crime prevention. Criminal damage and arson (8.9% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (6.3%) remain lower than UK averages, pointing to community initiatives or environmental factors that reduce such incidents. This mix of crime types indicates a place where public safety efforts may be more focused on addressing violent crime, while property crime remains relatively contained compared to national benchmarks.

October 2025 marked a 150% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 5 incidents — a sharp contrast to the 67% drop in vehicle crime (3 to 1). This shift in property crime trends may reflect seasonal changes, with Halloween-related activity spiking retail theft while reduced car usage in colder weather lowers vehicle-related incidents. The violent crime category, accounting for 53.2% of all crimes, was 9% above the UK average (2.9 vs 2.7 per 1,000), a divergence that highlights Sidmouth's unique profile. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell significantly below UK rates (76% and 43% respectively), suggesting effective local management of community tensions. 'other crime' rose 100% from 0 to 5 incidents, a category that may include unclassified or emerging issues warranting closer scrutiny.

Sidmouth's crime rate in October 2025 rose 31.7% from 4.1 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents compared to September. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported daily across the built-up area, a figure that contextualises local activity without UK-wide comparison. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 184 residents — a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate increased, it remains 29.9% below the UK average. This suggests that local factors, rather than national trends, are shaping the month's data. The shift from September to October may partly explain the rise, with darker evenings and Halloween likely influencing patterns in violent and public order offences. However, the area's consistent performance against UK averages indicates a stable local environment with targeted policing or community engagement efforts that mitigate broader risks.