Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL1 · Plymouth
964
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Exeter has less crime — 199 vs 964 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in April 2026 — 964 incidents compared to 199, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Plymouth has more Shoplifting (100). 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 Plymouth — 199 vs 964 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Public order while Plymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 964).