Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Exmouth has less crime — 126 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter saw somewhat more crime than Exmouth in February 2026 (174 vs 126 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21), while Exmouth has more Shoplifting (15). 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, Exmouth recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 126 vs 174 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Exmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Exmouth recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 174).