Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Exeter has less crime — 20 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 20, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Exeter has more Other theft (4). 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, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 20 vs 81 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Exeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Exeter had more Other theft. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 81).