Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ottery St Mary has less crime — 20 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Axminster recorded notably higher crime than Ottery St Mary in February 2026 — 37 vs 20 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Ottery St Mary has more Vehicle crime (2). 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, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 20 vs 37 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 37).