Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX1 · Devon
292
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Axminster has less crime — 37 vs 292 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Axminster in February 2026 — 292 incidents compared to 37, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Exeter has more Anti-social behaviour (24). Axminster is below the national average while Exeter is above, making Axminster the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 37 vs 292 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Axminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Other theft while Exeter had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 292).