Crime Rate in Honiton St Michael's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Honiton St Michael's

The total recorded crimes in Honiton St Michael's, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Honiton St Michael's crime rate of 2.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Honiton St Michael's, encompassing approximately 13,674 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Honiton St Michael's Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Livermore Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Honiton St Michael's?

To understand the safety of Honiton St Michael's, we need to analyze Honiton St Michael's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Honiton St Michael's reported a higher crime volume than the East Devon average, with 368 crimes compared to 288. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Honiton St Michael's witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Honiton St Michael's had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Honiton St Michael's recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Honiton St Michael's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Honiton St Michael's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Honiton St Michael's has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.49 ranking 7th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Honiton St Michael's crimes were 368. The crime rate of Honiton St Michael's in 2024 was 26.91 (year) or 2.24 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Honiton St Michael's were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.07 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead8 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town63 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's26 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham46 3637 21 10
Axminster56 2621 39 3
Broadclyst43 4530 44 6
Trinity6 25207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh26 11460 51 16
Cranbrook41 5442 61 15
Ottery St Mary34 6436 7NA NA
Whimple & Rockbeare19 15250 153 7
Feniton2 2959 282 8
Exmouth Brixington28 8315 12NA NA
Woodbury & Lympstone7 21232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford23 14392 9NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh27 9247 16NA NA
Exmouth Halsdon17 16338 11NA NA
Newbridges7 2283 241 12
Coly Valley25 12206 19NA NA
Seaton24 13196 201 13
Sidmouth Town15 17277 141 14
Clyst Valley11 18136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe10 19114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2488 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare7 2348 29NA NA
Sidmouth Rural6 2678 25NA NA
Exe Valley5 2771 26NA NA
Yarty4 2860 27NA NA
Tale Vale1 3028 30NA NA

Honiton St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202416
September 202411
August 202421
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 202416
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20244
October 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Honiton St Michael's in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Honiton St Michael's postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Livermore Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Whitmore Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
5. Jerrard Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Jerrard Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Streamers Meadows (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Gosceline Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Chestnut Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mead View Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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