Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL21 · Devon
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ivybridge has less crime — 37 vs 49 incidents in April 2026.
Sidmouth saw somewhat more crime than Ivybridge in April 2026 (49 vs 37 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ivybridge sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Sidmouth has more 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, Ivybridge recorded fewer crimes than Sidmouth — 37 vs 49 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Ivybridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ivybridge saw higher rates of Public order while Sidmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ivybridge recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 49).