Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL24 · Cornwall
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Axminster has less crime — 37 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
St Blaise saw somewhat more crime than Axminster in February 2026 (45 vs 37 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while St Blaise has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than St Blaise — 37 vs 45 incidents. That is 18% 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 St Blaise had more Other theft. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 45).