Dawlish vs Ivybridge — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dawlish

EX7 · Devon

69

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Shoplifting8

Ivybridge

PL21 · Devon

53

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Other theft6
  • Shoplifting5

Ivybridge has less crime — 53 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dawlish saw somewhat more crime than Ivybridge in February 2026 (69 vs 53 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Ivybridge has more Other theft (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dawlish or Ivybridge safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Ivybridge recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 53 vs 69 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Ivybridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dawlish and Ivybridge?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ivybridge had more Other theft. Overall, Ivybridge recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 69).

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