Dawlish vs Honiton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dawlish

EX7 · Devon

69

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Shoplifting8

Honiton

EX14 · Devon

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Criminal damage & arson2
  • Public order1

Honiton has less crime — 13 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Honiton in February 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 13, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Honiton has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dawlish or Honiton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 13 vs 69 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Honiton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dawlish and Honiton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Honiton had more Public order. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 69).

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