Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX1 · Devon
315
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX20 · Devon
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Okehampton Hamlets has less crime — 4 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Okehampton Hamlets in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 4, a 78.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Criminal damage & arson (31), while Okehampton Hamlets has more Public order (2). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Okehampton Hamlets is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Okehampton Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 4 vs 315 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Okehampton Hamlets 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 Okehampton Hamlets had more Public order. Overall, Okehampton Hamlets recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 315).