Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL6 · Plymouth
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Plymouth has less crime — 157 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter saw somewhat more crime than Plymouth in April 2026 (199 vs 157 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Plymouth has more Shoplifting (18). 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, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 157 vs 199 incidents. That is 21% 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 Plymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (157 vs 199).