Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Salters Meadow area has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Sidmouth Sidford , and the 169th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Salters Meadow (EX10 9BL) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 9.0% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 11.1% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Salters Meadow (EX10 9BL), the main crime hotspot is near Lymebourne Lane. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 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 | Sid Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lymebourne Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lymebourne Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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