Dawlish vs Plymstock — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dawlish

EX7 · Devon

81

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Shoplifting12
  • Public order11

Plymstock

PL9 · Plymouth

56

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting3

Plymstock has less crime — 56 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dawlish saw somewhat more crime than Plymstock in April 2026 (81 vs 56 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Plymstock has more Anti-social behaviour (9). 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 Plymstock safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Plymstock recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 56 vs 81 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Plymstock is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Public order while Plymstock had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Plymstock recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 81).

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