Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX14 · Devon
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Honiton has less crime — 18 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Axminster recorded notably higher crime than Honiton in April 2026 — 29 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Honiton has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Public order (2). 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, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 18 vs 29 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Honiton 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 Honiton had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 29).