Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX12 · Devon
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Seaton has less crime — 34 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded notably higher crime than Seaton in April 2026 — 81 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11), while Seaton has more Criminal damage & arson (7) and Other theft (2). 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, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 34 vs 81 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Seaton 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 Seaton had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 81).