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 May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Honiton St Paul's crime rate of 4.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Honiton St Paul's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Gallery Close with total crimes: 3
  • Glenview 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 May 2025 the Honiton St Paul's has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Honiton St Paul's)CrimesRank (Honiton St Paul's)CrimesRank (Honiton St Paul's)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead11 21287 13206 1
Exmouth Town96 11,017 18 4
Exmouth Littleham62 2637 21 10
Axminster58 3621 39 3
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

Honiton St Paul's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 20257
February 202510
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 202416
September 202411
August 202417
July 202414
June 202442
May 202419

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Gallery Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Glenview (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Angel (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lilley Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rosewell Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Argus Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. King'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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