Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Exeter has less crime — 199 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 199, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Exeter has more Shoplifting (88). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 199 vs 546 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Exeter is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Public order while Exeter had more Shoplifting. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 546).