Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tavistock has less crime — 32 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Dawlish recorded notably higher crime than Tavistock in February 2026 — 69 vs 32 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Tavistock has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tavistock recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 32 vs 69 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Tavistock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tavistock had more Other theft. Overall, Tavistock recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 69).