Exeter vs Exmouth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Exeter

EX1 · Devon

315

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences159
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Criminal damage & arson31

Exmouth

EX8 · Devon

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Exmouth has less crime — 137 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Exeter recorded notably higher crime than Exmouth in April 2026 — 315 vs 137 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Exeter records significantly more (159 vs 69 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Exeter or Exmouth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Exmouth recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 137 vs 315 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Exeter is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Exeter and Exmouth?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Exeter recorded 159 incidents of this type vs 69 in Exmouth. Overall, Exmouth had fewer total crimes (137 vs 315).

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