Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX11 · Devon
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ottery St Mary has less crime — 15 vs 49 incidents in April 2026.
Sidmouth recorded substantially more crime than Ottery St Mary in April 2026 — 49 incidents compared to 15, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ottery St Mary sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Shoplifting (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, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer crimes than Sidmouth — 15 vs 49 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Ottery St Mary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ottery St Mary saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Sidmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 49).