Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL2 · Plymouth
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Axminster has less crime — 29 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Axminster in April 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 29, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Plymouth has more Other theft (35) and Anti-social behaviour (33). Axminster is below the national average while Plymouth is above, making Axminster the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 29 vs 361 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Axminster 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 Plymouth had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 361).