Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Axminster has less crime — 29 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Tavistock recorded notably higher crime than Axminster in April 2026 — 44 vs 29 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Tavistock — 29 vs 44 incidents. That is 34% 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 Tavistock had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 44).