Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Exeter has less crime — 17 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 17, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Exmouth has more Shoplifting (15) and Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 17 vs 126 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Exeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Exmouth had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 126).