Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX14 · Devon
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL5 · Plymouth
237
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Honiton has less crime — 18 vs 237 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Honiton in April 2026 — 237 incidents compared to 18, a 13.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Honiton sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Plymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Honiton is below the national average while Plymouth is above, making Honiton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 18 vs 237 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Honiton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Honiton saw higher rates of Public order while Plymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 237).