Crime in Honiton St Michael's: statistics, rates and trends
316 crimes were recorded in Honiton St Michael's in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Honiton St Michael's at a glance
- Crime trends in Honiton St Michael's
- Types of crime in Honiton St Michael's
- Honiton St Michael's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Honiton St Michael's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Honiton St Michael's
- Demographics of Honiton St Michael's
- Questions about crime in Honiton St Michael's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (139), shoplifting (50) and other theft (29) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,236th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Honiton St Michael's | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 316 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.1 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,001 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Honiton St Michael's peaked in the year to August 2024 (371 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (260). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 316 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 308 | 44.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 371 | 53.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 310 | 44.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 260 | 37.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 295 | 42.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 338 | 48.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 300 | 42.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (79% below) and public order (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 50, while anti-social behaviour fell from 37 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 19.9 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +79% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 3.3 | 15.4 | -38% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Honiton St Michael's; the highest is Honiton St Paul's (71.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Dunkeswell & Otterhead (21.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Honiton St Michael's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton St Paul's | 369 | 71.1 | +58% |
| Dunkeswell & Otterhead | 101 | 21.3 | -53% |
| Ottery St Mary | 388 | 36.2 | -20% |
| Coly Valley | 148 | 31.6 | -30% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 427 | 60.9 | +35% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | -3% |
| Beer & Branscombe | 128 | 40.5 | -10% |
| Seaton | 284 | 44.2 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Honiton St Michael's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Whitmore Way | 27 |
| On or near Duchy Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Livermore Road | 12 |
| On or near Sidmouth Road | 12 |
| On or near Durham Way | 11 |
| On or near St Paul'S Road | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Black Lion Court | 10 |
Of the 293 crimes in Honiton St Michael's with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 23.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a drugs possession warning | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Honiton St Michael's has an estimated population of 7,001 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Honiton St Michael's average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Honiton St Michael's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Honiton St Michael's a safe place to live?
Honiton St Michael's recorded 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,236th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Honiton St Michael's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (50).
Is crime in Honiton St Michael's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Honiton St Michael's was up 3% on the year before: 316 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 308 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Honiton St Michael's?
About 7,001 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Honiton St Michael's?
Honiton St Michael's is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.