Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX1 · Devon
315
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Tavistock has less crime — 44 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Tavistock in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 44, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (5). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tavistock is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tavistock recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 44 vs 315 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Tavistock 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 Tavistock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Tavistock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 315).