Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX1 · Devon
315
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL23 · Cornwall
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Fowey has less crime — 13 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Fowey in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 13, a 24.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Criminal damage & arson (31), while Fowey has more Other theft (1) and Public order (1). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Fowey is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Fowey recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 13 vs 315 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Fowey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Fowey had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Fowey recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 315).