Chawleigh vs Exeter — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Chawleigh

EX18 · Devon

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

Exeter

EX1 · Devon

315

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences159
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Criminal damage & arson31

Chawleigh has less crime — 1 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Chawleigh in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 1, a 315.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chawleigh sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Exeter has more Violence & sexual offences (159) and Anti-social behaviour (38). Chawleigh is below the national average while Exeter is above, making Chawleigh the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chawleigh or Exeter safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Chawleigh recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 1 vs 315 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Chawleigh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Chawleigh and Exeter?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chawleigh saw higher rates of Other theft while Exeter had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Chawleigh recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 315).

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