Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dawlish has less crime — 69 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Dawlish in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 69, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dawlish recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 69 vs 194 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Dawlish is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dawlish recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 194).