Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX14 · Devon
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Honiton has less crime — 18 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Honiton in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 18, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Honiton sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Plymouth has more Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 18 vs 157 incidents. That is 89% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 157).