Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL23 · Cornwall
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Fowey has less crime — 13 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Fowey in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 13, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Fowey has more Other theft (1). 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, Fowey recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 13 vs 81 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Fowey 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 Fowey had more Other theft. Overall, Fowey recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 81).