Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX20 · Devon
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Okehampton Hamlets has less crime — 4 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Axminster recorded substantially more crime than Okehampton Hamlets in April 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 4, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Okehampton Hamlets has more 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, Okehampton Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 4 vs 29 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Okehampton Hamlets 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 Okehampton Hamlets had more Public order. Overall, Okehampton Hamlets recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 29).