Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX2 · Devon
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Colyton has less crime — 2 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 2, a 84.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Exeter has more Criminal damage & arson (22) and 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, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 2 vs 168 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Colyton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colyton saw higher rates of Other theft while Exeter had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 168).