Axminster Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Axminster’s crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 40.9% of all reported crimes—18 incidents in total. This category, while representing the largest share of recorded crime, remained 21% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000, 35.1% below the national average, reflects a pattern where violent crime is less frequent than in many parts of the UK. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 22.7% of total crimes, with 10 reported incidents—still 13% below the UK average. Other theft and burglary each accounted for 9.1% of crimes, though burglary stood out as 67% above the UK average. This divergence may be attributed to Axminster’s small, built-up nature, where limited housing stock and proximity to rural areas could create unique vulnerabilities. Seasonal factors also played a role: October’s transition to darker evenings and the Halloween period likely influenced crime patterns, particularly for property crimes. Despite these spikes, the area’s overall safety profile remains markedly better than the UK average, suggesting a community where crime is not only infrequent but also contained in specific categories.

October 2025 saw a 300% increase in burglary, rising from one to four incidents, a stark contrast to the previous month. Other theft also doubled, with four cases reported, while shoplifting, which had no recorded incidents in September, rose to three in October. These spikes, though small in absolute numbers, suggest a potential seasonal shift—October’s darker evenings and Halloween could have contributed to increased opportunities for property crime. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, from two to one, a decline that may reflect quieter community activity or effective local policing. Violence and sexual offences remained 21% below the UK average at 2.1 per 1,000, a figure that, despite the seasonal context of shorter daylight hours, indicates a community where such crimes are less prevalent than nationally. This mix of rising property crime and stable violent crime underscores a combination of local factors and broader trends.

Axminster’s crime rate in October 2025 (5.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 51.8% increase from September’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This rise, though notable, remains 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in October—a rate that, while low, reflects a localised pattern influenced by Axminster’s character as a small built-up area within East Devon. Monthly exposure shows that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 200 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents relative to the population. With 8,786 residents, the area’s relatively low crime rate suggests a community where crime is infrequent but not entirely absent. This monthly aggregate highlights how even modest increases in specific crime types can shift the overall picture when viewed against a backdrop of generally low rates.