Honiton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Honiton’s September 2025 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 23% reduction compared to the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety. However, the most striking finding was the unexpected surge in robbery, which had not occurred in the previous month, and the doubling of shoplifting incidents. These shifts, while not overwhelming, highlight the volatility of crime patterns in a built-up area of East Devon. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.3% of all reported incidents, a share that aligns with the area’s demographic profile and the influence of university-related activity during freshers’ week. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.4% of total crimes, a figure that may reflect the social dynamics of a small town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of September—marking the end of summer and the start of academic terms—likely contributes to these patterns. The rate of property crimes, such as other theft and vehicle crime, remained significantly below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in these areas. The overall crime rate, though higher than the previous month, remains a testament to the area’s efforts in maintaining public safety, even as specific categories show unexpected fluctuations.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in robbery, drugs, and shoplifting, each doubling from their August figures. Robbery, which had not been reported in the previous month, rose to one incident—a stark contrast to the prior month’s zero. This spike, though isolated, may partly explain the overall rise in violent crime, which now constitutes 43.3% of total incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting surged to four cases, a 100% increase, despite Honiton’s rate being 51% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, remained 23% below the UK average, though its share of total crimes (16.4%) suggests ongoing challenges in managing public spaces. The decrease in criminal damage and arson—down by 33.3%—offers a counterpoint, potentially reflecting seasonal changes as the area transitions from summer to autumn. For residents, the daily crime rate of two incidents per day underscores the importance of vigilance, even as the overall rate remains relatively low.

Honiton's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 26.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.5 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects shifts in local patterns. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-175 chance of being involved in a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for those living in the area. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a rate that aligns with the broader trend of seasonal fluctuations. While the population of 11,711 residents provides a baseline for scaling these statistics, the comparison to the UK average—23% lower—remains a key benchmark. This contrast highlights Honiton’s relative safety, even as specific crime types show notable month-on-month variation. The local context, including the timing of university freshers’ week and the transition to shorter evenings, may influence these trends.