Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Colyton has less crime — 10 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded notably higher crime than Colyton in April 2026 — 20 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Exeter has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 10 vs 20 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Colyton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colyton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Exeter had more Other theft. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 20).