Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX8 · Devon
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Exmouth has less crime — 137 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter saw somewhat more crime than Exmouth in April 2026 (199 vs 137 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Exmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Exmouth recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 137 vs 199 incidents. That is 31% 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 Exmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Exmouth recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 199).