Dawlish vs Plympton — 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

Plympton

PL7 · Plymouth

79

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson11
  • Shoplifting7

Dawlish has less crime — 69 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dawlish and Plympton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 69 and 79 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Plympton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dawlish recorded fewer crimes than Plympton — 69 vs 79 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Dawlish is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Dawlish recorded 27 incidents of this type vs 40 in Plympton. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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