Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ottery St Mary has less crime — 15 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter saw somewhat more crime than Ottery St Mary in April 2026 (20 vs 15 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Ottery St Mary has more Shoplifting (2). 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, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 15 vs 20 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 20).