Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL2 · Plymouth
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Exeter has less crime — 199 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded notably higher crime than Exeter in April 2026 — 361 vs 199 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Plymouth has more Other theft (35). 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 361 incidents. That is 45% 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 Other theft. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 361).