Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Tavistock has less crime — 44 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).