Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sidmouth has less crime — 49 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded notably higher crime than Sidmouth in April 2026 — 81 vs 49 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11), while Sidmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sidmouth recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 49 vs 81 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Sidmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Sidmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sidmouth recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 81).