Exeter vs Holsworthy Hamlets — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Exeter

EX2 · Devon

168

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Criminal damage & arson22
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Holsworthy Hamlets

EX22 · Devon

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Holsworthy Hamlets has less crime — 3 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Holsworthy Hamlets in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 3, a 56.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Exeter records significantly more (70 vs 2 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Exeter or Holsworthy Hamlets safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Holsworthy Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 3 vs 168 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Holsworthy Hamlets is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Exeter and Holsworthy Hamlets?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Exeter recorded 70 incidents of this type vs 2 in Holsworthy Hamlets. Overall, Holsworthy Hamlets had fewer total crimes (3 vs 168).

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