Crime in Honiton St Michael's: statistics, rates and trends
314 crimes were recorded in Honiton St Michael's in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Honiton St Michael's
- Questions about crime in Honiton St Michael's
- About this data
314 crimes were recorded in Honiton St Michael's in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 141 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Honiton St Michael's has the 3,248th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Honiton St Michael's | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 314 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.9 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,001 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Honiton St Michael's was highest in the year to July 2024 (340 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (260). Over the whole period it rose 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 314 | 44.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 332 | 47.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 340 | 48.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 319 | 45.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 260 | 37.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 296 | 42.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 339 | 48.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 281 | 40.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Honiton St Michael's over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+14%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%) and criminal damage and arson (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 20.1 | 0.59 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 5.7 | 0.69 | +14% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +100% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.6 | 0.23 | -43% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -38% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +10% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +133% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +150% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Honiton St Michael's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Honiton St Michael's recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Honiton St Michael's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Honiton St Michael's recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Honiton St Michael's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Honiton St Michael's recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Honiton St Michael's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Honiton St Michael's recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Honiton St Michael's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Honiton St Michael's recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Honiton St Michael's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Honiton St Michael's recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Honiton St Michael's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Honiton St Michael's recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Honiton St Michael's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Honiton St Michael's recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Honiton St Michael's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Honiton St Michael's recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Honiton St Michael's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Honiton St Michael's recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Honiton St Michael's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Honiton St Michael's recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Honiton St Michael's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Honiton St Michael's recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Honiton St Michael's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Honiton St Michael's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Honiton St Michael's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton St Paul's | 356 | 68.6 | +53% |
| Dunkeswell & Otterhead | 93 | 19.6 | -56% |
| Ottery St Mary | 391 | 36.5 | -19% |
| Coly Valley | 140 | 29.9 | -33% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 418 | 59.6 | +33% |
| Sidmouth Town | 234 | 43.5 | -3% |
| Beer & Branscombe | 123 | 38.9 | -13% |
| Seaton | 282 | 43.9 | -2% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Honiton St Michael's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whitmore Way | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Duchy Road | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Sidmouth Road | 12 |
| On or near Livermore Road | 11 |
| On or near Jerrard Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Black Lion Court | 9 |
| On or near Durham Way | 9 |
| On or near St Paul'S Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Honiton St Michael's over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 43.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 12.7% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 8.0% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Honiton St Michael's has an estimated population of 7,001. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Honiton St Michael's sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Honiton St Michael's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Honiton St Michael's a safe place to live?
Honiton St Michael's recorded 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Honiton St Michael's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (40).
Is crime in Honiton St Michael's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Honiton St Michael's was down 5% on the year before: 314 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 332 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Honiton St Michael's?
Honiton St Michael's is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Honiton St Michael's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.