Honiton Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Honiton, 3.1 crimes were recorded in July 2023 — a figure that is 62.7% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 325 residents over the course of the month, a rate that places Honiton among the lowest crime areas in the UK. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (36.1% of all reports), followed by violence and sexual offences (22.2%) and criminal damage and arson (16.7%). These patterns align with the seasonal rhythm of July, a peak summer month marked by school holidays, increased tourism, and outdoor festivals. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in July, may be partly explained by the influx of visitors to local attractions and events, though the area's relatively low population density and strong community cohesion likely contribute to the overall suppression of more serious crimes. Violent crimes, at 0.7 per 1,000 — 75% below the UK average — suggest that the built-up area's character, possibly centred around a market town or rural hub, limits opportunities for more severe offences. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) further reinforces the perception of Honiton as a safer, more controlled environment compared to larger urban centres. However, the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences highlights the need for targeted interventions during summer months when transient populations and extended daylight hours may amplify such issues.

July 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories compared to June, with public order offences surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 reports) and anti-social behaviour rising by 116.7% (from 6 to 13). These increases may be linked to the summer season's typical dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during festivals or public events. Conversely, other theft and violence and sexual offences both declined, with the latter dropping by 27.3% (from 11 to 8) — a shift that could reflect the temporary absence of students or younger residents during school holidays. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, remains 23% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, indicating that while localised issues persist, broader systemic factors may be keeping rates in check. The sharp rise in public order offences, though numerically small, suggests a need for vigilance during high-traffic periods. Meanwhile, the 58% deficit in vehicle crime compared to the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) underscores the area's relatively secure infrastructure, due to limited commercial zones or effective policing of parking areas. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the 62.7% gap between Honiton's overall crime rate and the UK average, which translates to a markedly lower daily risk of encountering crime than in most other parts of the country.

Honiton's crime rate in July 2023 (3.1 per 1,000) represented a 12.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000. Despite this rise, the area remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average, with a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 325 residents — a figure that would be rare in most urban centres. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a pace that is significantly slower than the average for similar-sized UK towns. The population context is critical: with 11,711 residents, the crime rate's low absolute value (36 total crimes) reinforces the idea that Honiton is a place where most people are unlikely to experience crime firsthand. This is especially notable when comparing to the UK average, where the per-capita risk is nearly three times higher. The 12.5% month-on-month increase, while statistically significant, does not appear to signal a trend, given the area's historical stability. Residents may find it reassuring that even with the summer influx of visitors, the proportion of violent crimes (22.2% of all reports) remains well below the UK average, suggesting that the built-up area's character — possibly a market town with limited nightlife — naturally suppresses more severe offences.