Dawlish vs Tavistock — 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

Tavistock

PL19 · Devon

44

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Shoplifting5
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Tavistock has less crime — 44 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dawlish recorded notably higher crime than Tavistock in April 2026 — 81 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Tavistock has more Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Tavistock safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Tavistock recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 44 vs 81 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Tavistock is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Public order while Tavistock had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Tavistock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 81).

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