Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Colyton has less crime — 2 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in February 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 2, a 46.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 2 vs 92 incidents. That is 98% 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 Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 92).