Crime in Honiton St Paul's: statistics, rates and trends
356 crimes were recorded in Honiton St Paul's in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Honiton St Paul's
- Questions about crime in Honiton St Paul's
- About this data
356 crimes were recorded in Honiton St Paul's in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 175 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Honiton St Paul's has the 2,279th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Honiton St Paul's | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 356 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,189 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Honiton St Paul's was highest in the year to July 2019 (472 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (343). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 356 | 68.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 353 | 68.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 410 | 79.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 343 | 66.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 442 | 85.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 437 | 84.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 472 | 91.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 427 | 82.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Honiton St Paul'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 other theft (+20%) and violence and sexual offences (+11%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-16%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 33.7 | 0.99 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 9.6 | 0.63 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 6.0 | 0.88 | -16% |
| Public order | 28 | 5.4 | 0.81 | +8% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +20% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +43% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.3 | 0.16 | -30% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +150% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.43 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Honiton St Paul's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Honiton St Paul's recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Honiton St Paul's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Honiton St Paul's recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Honiton St Paul's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Honiton St Paul's recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Honiton St Paul's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Honiton St Paul's recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Honiton St Paul's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Honiton St Paul's recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Honiton St Paul's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Honiton St Paul's recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Honiton St Paul's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Honiton St Paul's recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Honiton St Paul's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Honiton St Paul's recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Honiton St Paul's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Honiton St Paul's recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Honiton St Paul's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Honiton St Paul's recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Honiton St Paul's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Honiton St Paul's recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Honiton St Paul's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Honiton St Paul's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Honiton St Paul's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Honiton St Paul's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Honiton St Paul's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton St Michael's | 314 | 44.9 | -35% |
| Dunkeswell & Otterhead | 93 | 19.6 | -71% |
| Ottery St Mary | 391 | 36.5 | -47% |
| Coly Valley | 140 | 29.9 | -56% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 418 | 59.6 | -13% |
| Seaton | 282 | 43.9 | -36% |
| Beer & Branscombe | 123 | 38.9 | -43% |
| Sidmouth Town | 234 | 43.5 | -37% |
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 Paul's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lee Close | 29 |
| On or near The Angel | 28 |
| On or near Central Place | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Vine Passage | 16 |
| On or near Swan Yard | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Gallery Close | 12 |
| On or near Pottery Close | 10 |
| On or near A373 | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Honiton St Paul'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 | 144 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
Honiton St Paul's has an estimated population of 5,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Honiton St Paul's sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Honiton St Paul's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Honiton St Paul's a safe place to live?
Honiton St Paul's recorded 68.6 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 Paul's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Honiton St Paul's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Honiton St Paul's was almost unchanged on the year before: 356 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Honiton St Paul's?
Honiton St Paul'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 Paul's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.