Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX14 · Devon
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Honiton has less crime — 13 vs 17 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter saw somewhat more crime than Honiton in February 2026 (17 vs 13 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Honiton has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Public order (1). 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, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 13 vs 17 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Honiton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Honiton had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 17).