Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX2 · Devon
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dawlish has less crime — 69 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Dawlish in February 2026 — 174 incidents compared to 69, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Exeter has more Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dawlish recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 69 vs 174 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Dawlish is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Exeter had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dawlish recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 174).