Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX3 · Devon
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Exeter has less crime — 17 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Axminster recorded notably higher crime than Exeter in February 2026 — 37 vs 17 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Exeter has more Anti-social behaviour (2). 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, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 17 vs 37 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Exeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Exeter had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 37).