Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX14 · Devon
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Honiton has less crime — 18 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Honiton in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 18, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Honiton sees higher rates of Public order (2), while St Austell has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Honiton is below the national average while St Austell 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 St Austell — 18 vs 201 incidents. That is 91% 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 St Austell had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 201).