Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Axminster has less crime — 37 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Dawlish recorded notably higher crime than Axminster in February 2026 — 69 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Dawlish has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 37 vs 69 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Axminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Other theft while Dawlish had more Shoplifting. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 69).