Honiton Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Honiton during February 2026, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 27% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, a significant deviation that may reflect the area's unique socio-demographic profile. The overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 46.9% deficit compared to the UK's 6.4 per 1,000, a gap that underscores Honiton's relative safety. This built-up area within East Devon, characterized by its historic market town charm and limited industrial presence, appears to experience lower levels of property crime than the national average. Other theft (12.5% of total crimes) and shoplifting (7.5%) followed as the next most common categories, both well below UK benchmarks. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—likely contributed to the low overall crime rate, though the persistence of violent crimes suggests factors beyond seasonal trends. This could include the area's demographics, such as a stable population with limited transient populations, or local initiatives that have mitigated conflict in public spaces. The breakdown also reveals a stark contrast in drug-related crimes, which exceeded the UK average by 30%, indicating a need for targeted interventions in this specific area of the crime profile.

February 2026 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from zero to two incidents. This spike may reflect the return of seasonal travel patterns or changes in local vehicle usage. Other theft also rose by 66.7%, from three to five cases, potentially linked to increased retail activity during the pre-spring period. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 60%, from five to two, consistent with the reduced foot traffic typical of winter months. Drug-related crimes increased by 50%, from two to three incidents, a figure that remains 30% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This contrast with other categories—such as shoplifting, which fell 40% to three cases—illustrates a shifting crime mix. Violent crimes remained 27% below the UK average, despite comprising 50% of all reported incidents in Honiton.

Honiton's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 25.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity during winter, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 28 days, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 293 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area's safety profile, particularly when contrasted with the UK's average of 6.4 per 1,000. The population context further reinforces that Honiton's crime rates are significantly lower than the national average, suggesting a combination of local factors such as community engagement, infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms that contribute to this trend.