Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL9 · Plymouth
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Plymstock has less crime — 68 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Dawlish and Plymstock recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 69 and 68 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Plymstock has more Public order (11) and Burglary (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Plymstock recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 68 vs 69 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Plymstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Plymstock had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Plymstock recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 69).