Axminster Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Axminster’s crime rate stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights a unique local profile, where violent crime far outpaces property crime. Of the 29 recorded crimes, 14 (48.3%) were violence and sexual offences, compared to just 5 (17.2%) property crimes. The remaining 10 incidents fell into categories such as anti-social behaviour and public order, which together accounted for 38.6% of the total. This imbalance between violent and property crime suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than economic motivations. Seasonal factors may have influenced this pattern, as November’s dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping could have increased opportunities for confrontations and public disorder. While violent crime remains a concern, the absence of significant property crime aligns with Axminster’s character as a small built-up area within East Devon, where residential density and community cohesion may limit opportunities for theft. The lower-than-average rates for categories like vehicle crime (75% below UK average) and other theft (80% below UK average) further reinforce this interpretation, pointing to a low-risk environment for economic crime. However, the sharp rise in public order offences—jumping from 1 to 4 (a 300% increase)—raises questions about whether seasonal events or localized tensions contributed to this shift. This month’s data underscores the need to contextualize crime trends within Axminster’s geography and rhythms, rather than extrapolating from broader national patterns.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, suggests heightened tensions or disruptions during the month’s seasonal events, such as Bonfire Night. Concurrently, vehicle crime doubled from 0 to 1, a 100% increase, possibly linked to increased traffic or temporary parking arrangements during festive periods. In contrast, other theft fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 40% (from 10 to 6), indicating potential localized efforts to address these issues. Violent crime also decreased by 22.2% (from 18 to 14), though this remains the most common category, accounting for 48.3% of all recorded crimes. This dominance of violence—38% below the UK average for this category—contrasts sharply with Axminster’s performance in property crime, which is 75% below the UK average for vehicle crime and 80% below for other theft. Such disparities suggest that while the area is relatively safe from economic crime, targeted interventions may be needed to address interpersonal conflicts. For residents, the 54.8% gap between Axminster’s rate and the UK average offers reassurance, but the 300% rise in public order offences deserves closer attention.

Axminster’s crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 34.1% compared to October’s 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued decline in overall crime. This reduction is evident when considering the daily crime context: with 29 total crimes reported over 30 days, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day—a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak activity periods. On a monthly basis, the 1-in-303 resident exposure rate (based on Axminster’s population of 8,786) places the area firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime statistics. This comparison gains further depth when scaled to the local context: for every 1,000 residents, Axminster recorded 3.3 crimes, a rate that is 54.8% below the national average. Such a significant gap highlights the area’s unique position as a small built-up area within East Devon, where rural proximity and community networks may contribute to lower crime rates. However, the 300% rise in public order offences complicates this picture, suggesting that while the overall environment is safer than most parts of the UK, specific localized challenges persist. This contrast between broad trends and isolated spikes illustrates the importance of granular analysis in understanding Axminster’s crime picture, ensuring that both the progress made and the areas requiring attention are clearly identified.