Axminster vs Okehampton Hamlets — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Axminster

EX13 · Devon

37

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Criminal damage & arson6
  • Other theft3

Okehampton Hamlets

EX20 · Devon

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Okehampton Hamlets has less crime — 2 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Axminster recorded substantially more crime than Okehampton Hamlets in February 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 2, a 18.5x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Axminster or Okehampton Hamlets safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Okehampton Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 2 vs 37 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Okehampton Hamlets is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Axminster and Okehampton Hamlets?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Axminster recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 2 in Okehampton Hamlets. Overall, Okehampton Hamlets had fewer total crimes (2 vs 37).

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