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 July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Honiton St Paul's crime rate of 4.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Honiton St Paul's Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Angel with total crimes: 6
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Steel Close 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 areas in the East Devon.

    • 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 areas in the East Devon.

  • 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 July 2025 the Honiton St Paul's has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 4.96 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Honiton St Paul's)CrimesRank (Honiton St Paul's)CrimesRank (Honiton St Paul's)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead16 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town112 11,017 18 4
Exmouth Littleham64 3637 21 10
Axminster75 2621 39 3
Broadclyst31 10530 44 6
Ottery St Mary45 4436 7NA NA
Trinity27 11207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh34 8460 51 16
Cranbrook44 5442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare23 16250 153 7
Exmouth Halsdon35 7338 11NA NA
Feniton7 2659 282 8
Woodbury & Lympstone23 15232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford21 18392 9NA NA
Honiton St Michael's27 12368 101 11
Newbridges15 2283 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 17315 12NA NA
Sidmouth Town26 13277 141 14
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh24 14247 16NA NA
Coly Valley15 21206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley20 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe14 23114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2788 23NA NA
Sidmouth Rural8 2478 25NA NA
Yarty7 2560 27NA NA
Exe Valley5 2871 26NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare3 2948 29NA NA
Tale Vale2 3028 30NA NA

Honiton St Paul's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202519
April 202511
March 20257
February 202510
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 202416
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Honiton St Paul's in July 2025

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

1. The Angel (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Church Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Steel Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pottery Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Vine Passage (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tremaine Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lee Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cheney'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Marlpits Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Glenview (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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