Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL18 · Cornwall
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX4 · Devon
522
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Calstock has less crime — 17 vs 522 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Calstock in February 2026 — 522 incidents compared to 17, a 30.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Calstock sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Exeter has more Shoplifting (43). Calstock is below the national average while Exeter is above, making Calstock the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Calstock recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 17 vs 522 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Calstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Calstock saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Exeter had more Shoplifting. Overall, Calstock recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 522).