Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL16 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 9 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded notably higher crime than Lifton in April 2026 — 20 vs 9 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (7) and Other theft (4), while Lifton has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 9 vs 20 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other theft while Lifton had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 20).