Crime Rate in Axminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Axminster

The total recorded crimes in Axminster, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Axminster crime rate of 11.46 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 Axminster, encompassing approximately 6,543 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Axminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silver Street with total crimes: 5
  • Vale Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Covert Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Axminster?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Axminster reported a higher crime volume than the East Devon average, with 621 crimes compared to 288. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Axminster witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Axminster had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 9 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Axminster witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Axminster has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Axminster Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Axminster has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 11.46 ranking 2th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Axminster crimes were 621. The crime rate of Axminster in 2024 was 94.91 (year) or 7.91 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Axminster were around 9 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.38 (year) or 0.11 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Axminster)CrimesRank (Axminster)CrimesRank (Axminster)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead16 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town112 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's33 9430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham64 3637 21 10
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

Axminster 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202526
May 202526
April 202523
March 202520
February 202522
January 202527
December 202425
November 202422
October 202418
September 202424
August 202435

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
March 20259
February 202519
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 4 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
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202515
April 20259
March 20259
February 202515
January 20254
December 20242
November 202413
October 20248
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
March 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Axminster in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Axminster postcode area is presented below.

1. Silver Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Vale Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Covert Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bonners Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bonners Glen (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. North Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Willhay Lane (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cloakham Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pidgeon'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gamberlake (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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