Axminster Town vs Honicknowle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Axminster Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Honicknowle Devon & Cornwall Police

      Axminster Town vs Honicknowle 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
      4/100
      High Crime
      Honicknowle
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,256 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.2% trend
      17.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Axminster Town
      B Honicknowle
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      562
      1,256
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      588
      1,100
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↑14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.6%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Axminster Town
      B Honicknowle
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑17%
      579 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↓13%
      209 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓20%
      59 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑56%
      25 ↓26%
      Burglary
      12 ↑50%
      27 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑21%
      126 ↑45%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      27 ↓25%
      Public Order
      29 ↓26%
      87 ↑61%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓72%
      51 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      21 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓33%
      28 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Axminster Town is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Axminster Town safer than Honicknowle?

      Axminster Town has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 562 crimes in the last 12 months. Honicknowle has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,256 crimes. Axminster Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Axminster Town vs Honicknowle?

      Axminster Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Honicknowle shows +14.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Axminster Town and Honicknowle?

      In Axminster Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Honicknowle, it is Violent Crime (579 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Axminster Town and Honicknowle?

      Axminster Town recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Honicknowle recorded 209. 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 Honicknowle?

      Violent crime in Axminster Town totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 579 in Honicknowle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Axminster Town and Honicknowle 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%). Honicknowle recorded 1,100 crimes previously (now 1,256, +14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Axminster Town and Honicknowle?

      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 Honicknowle has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Axminster Town and Honicknowle?

      Axminster Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Honicknowle 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 Honicknowle?

      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 Honicknowle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Axminster Town and Honicknowle. 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.