Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX20 · Devon
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Okehampton Hamlets has less crime — 4 vs 49 incidents in April 2026.
Sidmouth recorded substantially more crime than Okehampton Hamlets in April 2026 — 49 incidents compared to 4, a 12.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Okehampton Hamlets sees higher rates of Public order (2), 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, Okehampton Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than Sidmouth — 4 vs 49 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Okehampton Hamlets is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Okehampton Hamlets saw higher rates of Public order while Sidmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Okehampton Hamlets recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 49).