Axminster Town vs Clifton-with-Maidenway

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Axminster Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      1/100
      Clifton-with-Maidenway Devon & Cornwall Police

      Axminster Town vs Clifton-with-Maidenway Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Axminster Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      562 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      39.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      1/100
      High Crime
      Clifton-with-Maidenway
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      940 crimes / 12m
      ↑135.6% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Axminster Town
      B Clifton-with-Maidenway
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      1/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      562
      940
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      588
      399
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↑135.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.6%
      12.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Axminster Town
      B Clifton-with-Maidenway
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑17%
      414 ↑135%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↓13%
      122 ↑114%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓20%
      91 ↑160%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑56%
      41 ↑21%
      Burglary
      12 ↑50%
      23 ↑92%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑21%
      76 ↑100%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      29 ↑123%
      Public Order
      29 ↓26%
      39 ↑144%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      7
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓72%
      55 ↑5400%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓33%
      27 ↑145%
      Overall Verdict
      A Axminster Town is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 1/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Axminster Town safer than Clifton-with-Maidenway?

      Axminster Town has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 562 crimes in the last 12 months. Clifton-with-Maidenway has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) with 940 crimes. Axminster Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Axminster Town vs Clifton-with-Maidenway?

      Axminster Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Clifton-with-Maidenway shows +135.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Axminster Town and Clifton-with-Maidenway?

      In Axminster Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Clifton-with-Maidenway, it is Violent Crime (414 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Axminster Town and Clifton-with-Maidenway?

      Axminster Town recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clifton-with-Maidenway recorded 122. 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 Town vs Clifton-with-Maidenway?

      Violent crime in Axminster Town totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 414 in Clifton-with-Maidenway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Axminster Town and Clifton-with-Maidenway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Axminster Town recorded 588 crimes (now 562, a change of -4.4%). Clifton-with-Maidenway recorded 399 crimes previously (now 940, +135.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Axminster Town and Clifton-with-Maidenway?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 39.6% and Clifton-with-Maidenway has 12.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Axminster Town and Clifton-with-Maidenway?

      Axminster Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Clifton-with-Maidenway 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 Town and Clifton-with-Maidenway?

      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 Town or Clifton-with-Maidenway on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.