Total Crime Rate
35.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Boughmore Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Sidmouth Sidford , and the 228th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Boughmore Road (EX10 8SJ) in the last 12 months was 35.0 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Boughmore Road (EX10 8SJ), the main crime hotspot is near Moorcourt Close. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Boughmore Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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