Total Crime Rate
25.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
20.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Whitethorn Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Sidmouth Sidford , and the 184th lowest crime rate of 479 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 Whitethorn Close (EX10 9XP) in the last 12 months was 25.5 per 1,000 residents and was 52.4% lower than the Sidmouth Sidford average (53.4 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 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whitethorn Close (EX10 9XP), the main crime hotspot is near Fairmead. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Moor View Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Higher Woolbrook Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Betjeman Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sedemuda Close | Under investigation |
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