Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL21 · Devon
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Axminster has less crime — 29 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Ivybridge saw somewhat more crime than Axminster in April 2026 (37 vs 29 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Ivybridge has more Public order (4) and Anti-social behaviour (4). 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 Ivybridge — 29 vs 37 incidents. That is 22% 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 Ivybridge had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 37).