Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Axminster has less crime — 29 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Axminster in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 29, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 29 vs 157 incidents. That is 82% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 157).