Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL31 · Cornwall
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
EX14 · Devon
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Honiton has less crime — 18 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Bodmin recorded substantially more crime than Honiton in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 18, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bodmin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Honiton has more Public order (2). 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, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Bodmin — 18 vs 184 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Honiton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bodmin saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Honiton had more Public order. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 184).