Dawlish vs Seaton — 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

Seaton

EX12 · Devon

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Seaton has less crime — 20 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Seaton in February 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 20, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Seaton has more Anti-social behaviour (2). 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 Seaton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 20 vs 69 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Seaton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 69).

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