Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sidmouth has less crime — 28 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Dawlish recorded notably higher crime than Sidmouth in February 2026 — 69 vs 28 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Sidmouth has more Other theft (4) and Vehicle crime (3). 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, Sidmouth recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 28 vs 69 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Sidmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Sidmouth had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Sidmouth recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 69).