Seaton Rural vs Sidmouth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Seaton Rural vs Sidmouth Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seaton Rural safer than Sidmouth?
Seaton Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 180 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidmouth has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 696 crimes. Seaton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Seaton Rural vs Sidmouth?
Seaton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Seaton Rural and Sidmouth?
In Seaton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 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 Seaton Rural and Sidmouth?
Seaton Rural recorded 17 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 Seaton Rural vs Sidmouth?
Violent crime in Seaton Rural totalled 104 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 Seaton Rural and Sidmouth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaton Rural recorded 184 crimes (now 180, a change of -2.2%). Sidmouth recorded 794 crimes previously (now 696, -12.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaton Rural 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. Seaton Rural has a resolution rate of 20% and Sidmouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Seaton Rural and Sidmouth?
Seaton Rural 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 Seaton Rural 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 Seaton Rural or Sidmouth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seaton Rural and Sidmouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.