Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX4 · Devon
522
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Colyton has less crime — 2 vs 522 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in February 2026 — 522 incidents compared to 2, a 261.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Exeter has more Anti-social behaviour (72) and Shoplifting (43). Colyton is below the national average while Exeter is above, making Colyton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 2 vs 522 incidents. That is 100% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 522).