Crime Rate in Axminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Axminster

The total recorded crimes in Axminster, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Axminster crime rate of 8.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Axminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Ridgway Court with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Street 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 May 2025 the Axminster has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 8.86 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Axminster)CrimesRank (Axminster)CrimesRank (Axminster)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead11 21287 13206 1
Exmouth Town96 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's32 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham62 2637 21 10
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
Honiton St Michael's29 12368 101 11
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

Axminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
July 20241

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202523
March 202520
February 202522
January 202527
December 202425
November 202422
October 202418
September 202424
August 202435
July 202424
June 202432
May 202425

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
July 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20259
February 202519
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Axminster in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Ridgway Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Castle Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lyme Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Cloakham Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Boxfield Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kirby Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Vale Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shand Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Huntley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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