Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Axminster has less crime — 29 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Axminster in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 29, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Dawlish has more Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11). 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, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 29 vs 81 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Axminster 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 Dawlish had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 81).