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

Overview of Crime in Honiton St Paul's

The total recorded crimes in Honiton St Paul's, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Honiton St Paul's crime rate of 3.91 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 Paul's, encompassing approximately 6,656 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Honiton St Paul's Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 4
  • Pottery Close with total crimes: 2
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Honiton St Paul's?

To understand the safety of Honiton St Paul's, we need to analyze Honiton St Paul'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 Paul's reported a higher crime volume than the East Devon average, with 430 crimes compared to 288. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Honiton St Paul's witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Honiton St Paul's experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Devon average, with 22 crimes compared to 17. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Honiton St Paul's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Honiton St Paul'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 Paul's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Honiton St Paul's has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 ranking 10th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Honiton St Paul's crimes were 430. The crime rate of Honiton St Paul's in 2024 was 64.60 (year) or 5.38 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Honiton St Paul's were around 22 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3.31 (year) or 0.28 (month) ranking 2 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
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
Honiton St Michael's34 7368 101 11
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 Paul'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 (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 202416
September 202411
August 202417
July 202414
June 202442
May 202419
April 202421

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
April 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Honiton St Paul's in March 2025

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

1. George Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Pottery Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Vine Passage (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Old Show Field Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Badger Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Langford Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shipley Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Knowles Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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