Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX1 · Devon
315
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL21 · Devon
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ivybridge has less crime — 37 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Ivybridge in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 37, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Ivybridge has more Public order (4). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ivybridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ivybridge recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 37 vs 315 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Ivybridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ivybridge had more Public order. Overall, Ivybridge recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 315).