Crime in Honiton St Paul's: statistics, rates and trends
369 crimes were recorded in Honiton St Paul's in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Honiton St Paul's at a glance
- Crime trends in Honiton St Paul's
- Types of crime in Honiton St Paul's
- Honiton St Paul's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Honiton St Paul's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Honiton St Paul's
- Demographics of Honiton St Paul's
- Questions about crime in Honiton St Paul's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (185), anti-social behaviour (51), criminal damage and arson (28) and public order (28) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,179th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Honiton St Paul's | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 369 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,189 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Honiton St Paul's peaked in the year to August 2019 (475 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (342). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 369 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 349 | 67.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 418 | 80.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 342 | 65.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 432 | 83.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 448 | 86.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 475 | 91.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 418 | 80.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (36% below) and other theft (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 153 to 185, while criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 35.7 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Public order | 28 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.4 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Honiton St Paul's has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Honiton St Paul's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton St Michael's | 316 | 45.1 | -37% |
| Dunkeswell & Otterhead | 101 | 21.3 | -70% |
| Ottery St Mary | 388 | 36.2 | -49% |
| Coly Valley | 148 | 31.6 | -56% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 427 | 60.9 | -14% |
| Seaton | 284 | 44.2 | -38% |
| Beer & Branscombe | 128 | 40.5 | -43% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Honiton St Paul's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lee Close” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lee Close | 36 |
| On or near The Angel | 29 |
| On or near Central Place | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Swan Yard | 16 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
| On or near Vine Passage | 14 |
| On or near Gallery Close | 10 |
| On or near Queen Street | 10 |
| On or near A375 | 9 |
Of the 318 crimes in Honiton St Paul's with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Honiton St Paul's has an estimated population of 5,189 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Honiton St Paul's average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Honiton St Paul's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Honiton St Paul's a safe place to live?
Honiton St Paul's recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,179th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Honiton St Paul's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Honiton St Paul's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Honiton St Paul's was up 6% on the year before: 369 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 349 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Honiton St Paul's?
About 5,189 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Honiton St Paul's?
Honiton St Paul'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.