Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX12 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaton has less crime — 20 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Axminster recorded notably higher crime than Seaton in February 2026 — 37 vs 20 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Seaton has more Anti-social behaviour (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, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 20 vs 37 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Seaton 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 Seaton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 37).