Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX1 · Devon
315
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX14 · Devon
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Honiton has less crime — 18 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Honiton in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 18, a 17.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Honiton has more Public order (2). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Honiton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 18 vs 315 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Honiton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Honiton had more Public order. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 315).