Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX1 · Devon
315
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dawlish has less crime — 81 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Dawlish in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 81, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11), while Exeter has more Anti-social behaviour (38) and Criminal damage & arson (31). Dawlish is below the national average while Exeter is above, making Dawlish the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dawlish recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 81 vs 315 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Dawlish is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Exeter had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dawlish recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 315).