Exeter City Centre vs Sidmouth

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Exeter City Centre Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Sidmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Exeter City Centre vs Sidmouth Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Exeter City Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      4,060 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      21% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Sidmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      696 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Exeter City Centre
      B Sidmouth
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,060
      696
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,483
      794
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Exeter City Centre
      B Sidmouth
      Violent Crime
      1,493 ↑29%
      344 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      685 ↑0%
      86 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      224 ↑19%
      57 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑253%
      21 ↑31%
      Burglary
      116 ↑222%
      24 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      272 ↑51%
      59 ↓32%
      Drugs
      124 ↑20%
      15 ↓48%
      Public Order
      260 ↑16%
      35 ↓24%
      Robbery
      43 ↑48%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      548 ↓21%
      21 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      50 ↑2%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      93 ↑90%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑32%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑55%
      18 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidmouth is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Exeter City Centre safer than Sidmouth?

      Exeter City Centre has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,060 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidmouth has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 696 crimes. Sidmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Exeter City Centre vs Sidmouth?

      Exeter City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sidmouth shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Exeter City Centre and Sidmouth?

      In Exeter City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,493 incidents). In Sidmouth, it is Violent Crime (344 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Exeter City Centre and Sidmouth?

      Exeter City Centre recorded 685 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidmouth recorded 86. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Exeter City Centre vs Sidmouth?

      Violent crime in Exeter City Centre totalled 1,493 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 344 in Sidmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Exeter City Centre and Sidmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Exeter City Centre recorded 3,483 crimes (now 4,060, a change of +16.6%). Sidmouth recorded 794 crimes previously (now 696, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Exeter City Centre and Sidmouth?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Exeter City Centre has a resolution rate of 21% and Sidmouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Exeter City Centre and Sidmouth?

      Exeter City Centre falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Sidmouth is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Exeter City Centre and Sidmouth?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Exeter City Centre or Sidmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Exeter City Centre and Sidmouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.