Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL31 · Cornwall
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bodmin has less crime — 184 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Bodmin in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 184, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bodmin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Exeter has more Shoplifting (88). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bodmin recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 184 vs 546 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Exeter is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bodmin saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Exeter had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bodmin recorded fewer total crimes (184 vs 546).