Crime in Honiton: statistics, rates and trends
670 crimes were recorded in Honiton in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Honiton at a glance
- Crime trends in Honiton
- Types of crime in Honiton
- Honiton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Honiton
- Streets with the most crime in Honiton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Honiton
- Population and deprivation in Honiton
- Questions about crime in Honiton
- About this data
670 crimes were recorded in Honiton in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 316 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Honiton has the 1,067th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Honiton | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 670 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.0 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,190 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Honiton was highest in the year to July 2019 (811 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (662). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 670 | 55.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 685 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 750 | 61.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 662 | 54.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 702 | 57.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 733 | 60.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 811 | 66.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 708 | 58.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Honiton 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 (+54%) and public order (+12%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 25.9 | 0.76 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 6.2 | 0.40 | -27% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -26% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +4% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +24% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +150% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Honiton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Honiton recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 47.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Honiton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Honiton recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Honiton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Honiton recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Honiton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Honiton recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Honiton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Honiton recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Honiton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Honiton recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Honiton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Honiton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Honiton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Honiton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Honiton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Honiton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Honiton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Honiton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Honiton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Honiton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Honiton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Honiton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Honiton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Honiton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Honiton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottery St Mary | 259 | 42.3 | -23% |
| Sidmouth | 709 | 48.9 | -11% |
| Seaton (East Devon) | 337 | 43.3 | -21% |
| Axminster | 500 | 69.5 | +27% |
| Cranbrook (East Devon) | 296 | 48.8 | -11% |
| Cullompton | 873 | 71.3 | +30% |
| Chard | 1,834 | 125.5 | +128% |
| Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | 1,253 | 86.1 | +57% |
2 areas within Honiton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Honiton St Paul's had the highest rate (68.6 per 1,000) and Honiton St Michael's the lowest (44.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton St Paul's | Neighbourhood | 5,189 | 356 | 68.6 |
| Honiton St Michael's | Neighbourhood | 7,001 | 314 | 44.9 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Lee Close | 29 |
| On or near The Angel | 28 |
| On or near Whitmore Way | 27 |
| On or near Central Place | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Duchy Road | 17 |
| On or near Vine Passage | 16 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Swan Yard | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Honiton 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 | 282 | 42.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
Honiton has an estimated population of 12,190. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Honiton sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Honiton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Honiton a safe place to live?
Honiton recorded 55.0 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Honiton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Honiton was down 2% on the year before: 670 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 685 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Honiton?
Honiton 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.