Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Colyton has less crime — 2 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Sidmouth recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 2, a 14.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Sidmouth — 2 vs 28 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Colyton is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Colyton's top crime category was Other theft (1 incidents) while Sidmouth's was Violence & sexual offences (13 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.