Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX8 · Devon
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colyton has less crime — 10 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 10, a 13.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Exmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 10 vs 137 incidents. That is 93% 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 Public order while Exmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 137).