Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL1 · Plymouth
781
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Axminster has less crime — 37 vs 781 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Axminster in February 2026 — 781 incidents compared to 37, a 21.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Plymouth has more Shoplifting (71). Axminster is below the national average while Plymouth is above, making Axminster the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 37 vs 781 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Axminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Plymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 781).