Sidmouth vs Southway

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Sidmouth Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Southway Devon & Cornwall Police

      Sidmouth vs Southway Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Sidmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      696 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Southway
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      755 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.3% trend
      16% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sidmouth
      B Southway
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      696
      755
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      794
      593
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.3%
      ↑27.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sidmouth
      B Southway
      Violent Crime
      344 ↑10%
      403 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      86 ↓38%
      109 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      57 ↓3%
      35 ↑94%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑31%
      8 ↑0%
      Burglary
      24 ↓29%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓32%
      77 ↑26%
      Drugs
      15 ↓48%
      13 ↓38%
      Public Order
      35 ↓24%
      38 ↓3%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      4
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓34%
      15 ↑275%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑0%
      28 ↑180%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sidmouth is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sidmouth safer than Southway?

      Sidmouth has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 696 crimes in the last 12 months. Southway has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 755 crimes. Sidmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sidmouth vs Southway?

      Sidmouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southway shows +27.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sidmouth and Southway?

      In Sidmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (344 incidents). In Southway, it is Violent Crime (403 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sidmouth and Southway?

      Sidmouth recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southway recorded 109. 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 Sidmouth vs Southway?

      Violent crime in Sidmouth totalled 344 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 403 in Southway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sidmouth and Southway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sidmouth recorded 794 crimes (now 696, a change of -12.3%). Southway recorded 593 crimes previously (now 755, +27.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sidmouth and Southway?

      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. Sidmouth has a resolution rate of 0% and Southway has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sidmouth and Southway?

      Sidmouth falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Southway 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 Sidmouth and Southway?

      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 Sidmouth or Southway on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sidmouth and Southway. 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.