Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX3 · Devon
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Exeter has less crime — 17 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in February 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 17, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Exeter has more Other theft (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 17 vs 69 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Exeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Exeter had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 69).