Total Crime Rate
59.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newtown area has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Sidmouth Sidford , and the 133rd highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Newtown (EX10 8QB) in the last 12 months was 59.8 per 1,000 residents and was 15.1% higher than the Sidmouth Sidford average (52.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newtown (EX10 8QB), the main crime hotspot is near Fore Street. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sidmouth Sidford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | East Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Old Fore Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lennox Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Fore Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fore Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fore Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | All Saint'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | B3175 | Under investigation |
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