Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ottery St Mary has less crime — 15 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Axminster recorded notably higher crime than Ottery St Mary in April 2026 — 29 vs 15 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Ottery St Mary has more Other theft (2) and Shoplifting (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, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 15 vs 29 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 29).