Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colyton has less crime — 10 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 10, a 15.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Plymouth has more Shoplifting (18). 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 Plymouth — 10 vs 157 incidents. That is 94% 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 Plymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 157).