Axminster Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant category in Axminster's October 2023 crime profile, accounting for 47.4% of all reported incidents. With 19 crimes recorded, the area's crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents was 72.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Axminster's generally low crime environment, though the sharp 80% increase in anti-social behaviour—from 5 to 9 incidents—raises questions about local dynamics. Seasonal factors may play a role, as October brings shorter evenings and the Halloween period, which could contribute to increased anti-social activity. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, were 81% below the UK average, reflecting a community with lower levels of violent crime. Property crimes, including shoplifting and criminal damage, remained rare, with shoplifting incidents falling by two-thirds. The overall picture suggests a town where non-violent, low-severity crimes dominate, influenced by its rural-urban character as a built-up area within East Devon. While causal links, the seasonal context and Axminster's geographical profile—likely a small town with limited nightlife and commercial activity—may partly explain the crime mix.

October saw a sharp 80% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 5 to 9 incidents. This surge contrasts with steep declines in violence and sexual offences (-69.2%), shoplifting (-66.7%), and public order offences (-50%). Anti-social behaviour remains the dominant category, accounting for 47.4% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 (22% below). Violence and sexual offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, are 81% below the UK rate. The drop in shoplifting and public order offences may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for such crimes. Residents may find the 80% rise in anti-social behaviour noteworthy. The overall crime mix shows a shift towards lower-risk, non-violent incidents, consistent with Axminster's generally low crime profile.

Axminster's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 34.5% decrease from the previous month's 3.3 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap of 72.5%. On a daily basis, 19 total crimes were reported over 31 days, translating to approximately 1 crime per day. For residents, this equates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 462 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in the area. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Axminster's crime profile is markedly different from the national average, with property crimes and violent offences far below UK levels. This suggests a community with relatively low levels of criminal activity, though the seasonal context of October—darker evenings and Halloween—may influence local patterns. The drop from the previous month's rate could reflect seasonal factors or improved community engagement.