Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL2 · Plymouth
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dawlish has less crime — 81 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Dawlish in April 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 81, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11), while Plymouth has more Other theft (35) and Anti-social behaviour (33). Dawlish is below the national average while Plymouth is above, making Dawlish the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dawlish recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 81 vs 361 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Dawlish is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Plymouth had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dawlish recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 361).