Honiton Crime Overview
Honiton is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Devon, and is the 42nd most dangerous overall out of Devon's 430 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Honiton in 2020 was 43 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Devon's overall crime rate, coming in 19% lower than the Devon rate of 51 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Honiton is the 289th safest small town, and the 3,922nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2020, Honiton was the worst small town in Devon for burglary, with 6 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.54 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2020 was also a bad month for Honiton residents, when it was Devon's most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.45 per 1,000 residents. Honiton recorded 3 reports of vehicle crime during May 2020, making its crime rate of 0.27 the worst small town for vehicle crime in Devon that month.
The most common crimes in Honiton are violence and sexual offences, with 221 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 20. This is 25% lower than 2019's figure of 277 offences and a difference of 5.00 from 2019's crime rate of 25. Honiton's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 500% from 2019's figure of 6 crimes.
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See how Honiton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Honiton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Honiton Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Honiton This Year
| Honiton | Devon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 201 | 17.94 | 28,259 | 23.54 | 31% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.09 | 439 | 0.37 | 311% safer |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.23 | 2,644 | 2.20 | 1.3% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 64 | 5.71 | 8,119 | 6.76 | 18% safer |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.77 | 3,313 | 2.76 | 0.36% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 23 | 2.05 | 1,615 | 1.35 | 34% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 32 | 2.86 | 4,370 | 3.64 | 27% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 0.80 | 839 | 0.70 | 12% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 35 | 3.12 | 4,841 | 4.03 | 29% safer |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.96 | 2,897 | 2.41 | 23% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 19 | 1.70 | 2,262 | 1.88 | 11% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 221 | 19.73 | 29,573 | 24.64 | 25% safer |
Crime in Honiton Compared To Devon
Honiton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge | 351 | 29.85 | 44% safer |
| Kingsteignton | 378 | 33.27 | 29% safer |
| Cullompton | 372 | 36.35 | 18% safer |
| Teignmouth | 617 | 40.39 | 7% safer |
| Dawlish | 636 | 41.82 | 2.9% safer |
| Honiton | 482 | 43.02 | - |
| Axminster | 343 | 44.78 | 3.9% more dangerous |
| Brixham | 773 | 45.52 | 5% more dangerous |
| Tiverton | 1,054 | 46.98 | 8% more dangerous |
| Crediton | 400 | 50.47 | 15% more dangerous |
| Bideford | 1,087 | 59.39 | 28% more dangerous |
Honiton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.54 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.0 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.89 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.98 | 1.9 | 0.89 | 2.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.0 | 6 | 4.6 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.98 | 0.80 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.6 | 5 | 4.3 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.5 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 18 | 22 | 25 | 20 | Safer |
Changes In Honiton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Honiton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Honiton | 43.02 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 36% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 44% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 48% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 50% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 50% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 56% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 58% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 60% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 68% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 69% more dangerous |
Crime in Honiton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton North & East | 357 | 59 | First |
| Honiton South & West | 130 | 24 | Second |
Crime in Honiton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Honiton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Honiton saw a 350% increase in drugs. Honiton saw a large fall in public order during April, when it fell by 88% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +63% | -13% | -26% | -19% | -53% | +60% | -32% | +33% | - | +67% |
| Burglary | +20% | -50% | - | - | +100% | +50% | +150% | -33% | -67% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +38% | - | -25% | - | -33% | +200% | +29% | -60% | -17% | -25% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | -50% | +100% | - | +100% | -50% | +350% | -33% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +50% | - |
| Other Theft | -14% | +200% | +33% | -33% | -57% | -33% | - | -33% | -75% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +100% | -88% | -33% | +200% | -60% | -25% | +133% | -40% | -71% | -75% |
| Shoplifting | -50% | - | - | +300% | - | -50% | - | -50% | +200% | -83% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | -50% | +100% | +200% | -67% | - | +100% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +33% | +63% | -10% | -42% | -27% | -16% | -47% | -28% | -27% | -50% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Honiton
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Honiton's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021