Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX2 · Devon
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Callington has less crime — 24 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Callington in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 24, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Exeter has more Anti-social behaviour (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Callington recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 24 vs 168 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Callington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Callington saw higher rates of Other theft while Exeter had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Callington recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 168).