Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX4 · Devon
522
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Callington has less crime — 24 vs 522 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Callington in February 2026 — 522 incidents compared to 24, a 21.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Exeter has more Anti-social behaviour (72) and Shoplifting (43). Callington is below the national average while Exeter is above, making Callington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Callington recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 24 vs 522 incidents. That is 95% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Exeter had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Callington recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 522).