Axminster Town vs Hele
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Axminster Town vs Hele Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Axminster Town safer than Hele?
Axminster Town has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 562 crimes in the last 12 months. Hele has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) with 1,193 crimes. Axminster Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Axminster Town vs Hele?
Axminster Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hele shows +50.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Axminster Town and Hele?
In Axminster Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Hele, it is Violent Crime (549 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Axminster Town and Hele?
Axminster Town recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hele recorded 128. 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 Hele?
Violent crime in Axminster Town totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 549 in Hele. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Axminster Town and Hele 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%). Hele recorded 791 crimes previously (now 1,193, +50.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Axminster Town and Hele?
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 Hele has 14.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Axminster Town and Hele?
Axminster Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Hele 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 Hele?
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 Hele on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Axminster Town and Hele. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.