Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
EX3 · Devon
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Exeter has less crime — 15 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 15, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Exeter has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 15 vs 168 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Exeter 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 while Exeter had more Other theft. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 168).