Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX8 · Devon
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Axminster has less crime — 29 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Axminster in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 29, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Exmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 29 vs 137 incidents. That is 79% 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 Vehicle crime while Exmouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 137).