Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Colyton has less crime — 10 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Tavistock recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in April 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 10, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (5). 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 Tavistock — 10 vs 44 incidents. That is 77% 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 Tavistock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 44).