Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX20 · Devon
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Okehampton Hamlets has less crime — 4 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Okehampton Hamlets in April 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 4, a 49.8x difference. Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Okehampton Hamlets is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Okehampton Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 4 vs 199 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Okehampton Hamlets is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Exeter's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (82 incidents) while Okehampton Hamlets's was Public order (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.