Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX14 · Devon
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ottery St Mary has less crime — 15 vs 18 incidents in April 2026.
Honiton saw somewhat more crime than Ottery St Mary in April 2026 (18 vs 15 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Honiton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Public order (2), while Ottery St Mary has more Other theft (2) and Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer crimes than Honiton — 15 vs 18 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Ottery St Mary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Honiton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Ottery St Mary had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 18).