Axminster Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Axminster's crime rate in February 2025 climbed to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, 3% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This rise follows a marked seasonal lull in activity typical of winter months, yet the sharp increases in specific crime types suggest emerging patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category, accounting for 32.8% of all crimes, though this rate (2.3 per 1,000) is slightly below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, surged to 19 incidents—255% above the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000—highlighting a concerning trend in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour, now at 14 incidents, is 65% above the UK average, potentially linked to local social dynamics or unmet community needs. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to increased indoor crime or disrupted routines. While property crimes now make up 59% of all incidents, the sharp rise in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour contrasts with declines in burglary, criminal damage, and other theft, which fell below UK averages. These fluctuations could reflect both local factors, such as retail activity or community engagement, and broader seasonal influences. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high foot traffic, as the data underscores a shift in crime patterns that may require targeted responses from local authorities.

February 2025 saw unprecedented spikes in anti-social behaviour (+600%) and shoplifting (+533%), with the latter reaching 19 incidents. These figures far exceed UK averages, where shoplifting stands at 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, now at 14 incidents, is 65% above the UK rate of 1.0 per 1,000. Violent crimes. from January's 22 to 20, still account for 32.8% of all crimes, slightly below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Residents should note that shoplifting incidents in February were 255% higher than the UK average, suggesting targeted activity in local retail areas. This contrasts with declines in burglary (-50%), criminal damage (-38%), and other theft (-57%), which fell below UK averages. The shift in crime mix—property crimes now making up 59% of all incidents—may reflect seasonal patterns or changes in local activity levels.

Axminster's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 60.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This jump places the area 3% above the UK average, though local conditions remain distinct from national trends. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 144 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for households. Daily, the area saw an average of two crimes reported, a local metric that does not directly compare to national daily figures but highlights the frequency of incidents within Axminster's built-up area. The population of 8,786 residents means that each individual faces a 0.069% chance of experiencing a crime in February, a small but measurable risk. This increase contrasts with the previous month's lower rate, suggesting a potential shift in local patterns that may require closer attention from residents and local authorities.