Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Tavistock has less crime — 44 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Tavistock in April 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 44, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (5). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tavistock is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tavistock recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 44 vs 199 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Tavistock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Public order while Tavistock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Tavistock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 199).