Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX1 · Devon
274
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 274 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 3, a 91.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (33) and Vehicle crime (22), while South Petherwin has more Public order (1) and Other crime (1). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Petherwin is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 3 vs 274 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. South Petherwin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while South Petherwin had more Public order and Other crime. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 274).