Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX21 · Devon
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Black Torrington has less crime — 1 vs 15 incidents in April 2026.
Ottery St Mary recorded substantially more crime than Black Torrington in April 2026 — 15 incidents compared to 1, a 15.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Black Torrington recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 1 vs 15 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Black Torrington is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Black Torrington's top crime category was Other theft (1 incidents) while Ottery St Mary's was Violence & sexual offences (7 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.