Exeter vs Seaton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Exeter

EX2 · Devon

174

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Criminal damage & arson23
  • Anti-social behaviour21

Seaton

EX12 · Devon

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Seaton has less crime — 20 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Seaton in February 2026 — 174 incidents compared to 20, a 8.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Exeter records significantly more (72 vs 11 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 Seaton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 20 vs 174 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Seaton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Exeter and Seaton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Exeter recorded 72 incidents of this type vs 11 in Seaton. Overall, Seaton had fewer total crimes (20 vs 174).

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