Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL24 · Cornwall
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Blaise has less crime — 56 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish saw somewhat more crime than St Blaise in April 2026 (81 vs 56 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11), while St Blaise has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, St Blaise recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 56 vs 81 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. St Blaise 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 St Blaise had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Blaise recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 81).