Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX21 · Devon
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Black Torrington has less crime — 1 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Axminster recorded substantially more crime than Black Torrington in April 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 1, a 29.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (14) and Criminal damage & arson (4), while Black Torrington has more Other theft (1). 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, Black Torrington recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 1 vs 29 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Black Torrington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Black Torrington had more Other theft. Overall, Black Torrington recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 29).