Axminster Town vs Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Axminster Town vs Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Axminster Town safer than Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
Axminster Town has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 562 crimes in the last 12 months. Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,379 crimes. Axminster Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Axminster Town vs Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
Axminster Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Axminster Town and Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
In Axminster Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross, it is Violent Crime (1,625 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Axminster Town and Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
Axminster Town recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross recorded 498. 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 Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
Violent crime in Axminster Town totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,625 in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Axminster Town and Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross 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%). Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross recorded 3,470 crimes previously (now 3,379, -2.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Axminster Town and Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
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 Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross has 16.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Axminster Town and Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
Axminster Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross 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 Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
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 Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Axminster Town and Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.