Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX24 · Devon
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Colyton has less crime — 10 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Axminster recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in April 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 10, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Colyton has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Public order (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, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 10 vs 29 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Colyton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Colyton had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 29).