Crime Rate in Axminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Axminster

The total recorded crimes in Axminster, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Axminster crime rate of 8.56 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
Axminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vale Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Lynch Close with total crimes: 4
  • Foxhill with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Axminster has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 8.56 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.

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
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

Axminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202522
January 202527
December 202425
November 202422
October 202418
September 202424
August 202435
July 202424
June 202432
May 202425
April 202418

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 20254
December 20242
November 202413
October 20248
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202426
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202519
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
July 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Axminster in March 2025

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

1. Vale Lane (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lynch Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Foxhill (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
4. Lear Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Ridgway Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Cricketers (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Macford Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. First Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Cloakham Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Charter Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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