Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Colyton has less crime — 10 vs 15 incidents in April 2026.
Ottery St Mary recorded notably higher crime than Colyton in April 2026 — 15 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Public order (1), while Ottery St Mary has more Other theft (2) and Shoplifting (2). 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 Ottery St Mary — 10 vs 15 incidents. That is 33% 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 and Public order while Ottery St Mary had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 15).