Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL16 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 9 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Axminster recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in April 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 9, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (14) and Criminal damage & arson (4), while Lifton has more Public order (2) and 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 April 2026 Police data, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 9 vs 29 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Lifton had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 29).