Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX12 · Devon
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Axminster has less crime — 29 vs 34 incidents in April 2026.
Seaton saw somewhat more crime than Axminster in April 2026 (34 vs 29 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Seaton has more Other theft (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, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Seaton — 29 vs 34 incidents. That is 15% 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 Vehicle crime while Seaton had more Other theft. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 34).