Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL7 · Plymouth
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dawlish has less crime — 81 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish and Plympton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 81 and 88 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11), while Plympton has more Other theft (8) and Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Dawlish recorded fewer crimes than Plympton — 81 vs 88 incidents. That is 8% 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 Plympton had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dawlish recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 88).