Axminster Rural vs Honiton Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Axminster Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Honiton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Axminster Rural vs Honiton Rural Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Axminster Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.4% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Honiton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      100 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Axminster Rural
      B Honiton Rural
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      249
      100
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      278
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.4%
      ↓62.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Axminster Rural
      B Honiton Rural
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓27%
      49 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑4%
      5 ↓86%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓33%
      10 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      14 ↓39%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑31%
      9 ↓76%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      19 ↑46%
      4 ↓56%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑275%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑200%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Honiton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Axminster Rural safer than Honiton Rural?

      Axminster Rural has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Honiton Rural has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 100 crimes. Honiton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Axminster Rural vs Honiton Rural?

      Axminster Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Honiton Rural shows -62.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Axminster Rural and Honiton Rural?

      In Axminster Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Honiton Rural, it is Violent Crime (49 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Axminster Rural and Honiton Rural?

      Axminster Rural recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Honiton Rural recorded 5. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Axminster Rural vs Honiton Rural?

      Violent crime in Axminster Rural totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 49 in Honiton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Axminster Rural and Honiton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Axminster Rural recorded 278 crimes (now 249, a change of -10.4%). Honiton Rural recorded 267 crimes previously (now 100, -62.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Axminster Rural and Honiton Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Axminster Rural has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Honiton Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Axminster Rural and Honiton Rural?

      Axminster Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Honiton Rural is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Axminster Rural and Honiton Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Axminster Rural or Honiton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Axminster Rural and Honiton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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