Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX1 · Devon
315
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL28 · Cornwall
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 3 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 3, a 105.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Criminal damage & arson (31), while Padstow has more Other theft (1). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Padstow is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 3 vs 315 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Padstow 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 Padstow had more Other theft. Overall, Padstow recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 315).