Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX14 · Devon
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Honiton has less crime — 13 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Axminster recorded substantially more crime than Honiton in February 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 13, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Honiton has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 13 vs 37 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Honiton 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 Honiton had more Public order. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 37).