Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
522
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
EX14 · Devon
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Honiton has less crime — 13 vs 522 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Honiton in February 2026 — 522 incidents compared to 13, a 40.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (72) and Shoplifting (43), while Honiton has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Public order (1). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Honiton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 13 vs 522 incidents. That is 98% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Honiton had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 522).