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 May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Honiton St Michael's crime rate of 2.12 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Honiton St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fair View Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mead View Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the East Devon.

    • 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 areas in the East Devon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Honiton St Michael's has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.12 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Honiton St Michael's)CrimesRank (Honiton St Michael's)CrimesRank (Honiton St Michael's)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead11 21287 13206 1
Exmouth Town96 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's32 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham62 2637 21 10
Axminster58 3621 39 3
Broadclyst34 9530 44 6
Ottery St Mary57 4436 7NA NA
Trinity18 18207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh31 11460 51 16
Woodbury & Lympstone43 5232 172 9
Cranbrook38 7442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare24 14250 153 7
Feniton3 2959 282 8
Sidmouth Sidford37 8392 9NA NA
Exmouth Halsdon19 17338 11NA NA
Newbridges4 2783 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 15315 12NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh25 13247 16NA NA
Sidmouth Town20 16277 141 14
Coly Valley12 20206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley16 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe4 26114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford10 2288 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare8 2348 29NA NA
Tale Vale6 2428 30NA NA
Sidmouth Rural4 2878 25NA NA
Exe Valley4 2571 26NA NA
Yarty2 3060 27NA NA

Honiton St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 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 (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202518
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202416
September 202411
August 202421
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
January 20254
November 20244
October 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Fair View Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mead View Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. King'S Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Livermore Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Higher Brand Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spindlewood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brand Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Jerrard Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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