Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Axminster has less crime — 37 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Axminster in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 37, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Exmouth has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 37 vs 126 incidents. That is 71% 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 Exmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 126).