Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL3 · Plymouth
376
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Exeter has less crime — 20 vs 376 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in April 2026 — 376 incidents compared to 20, a 18.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Public order (4), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (41) and Criminal damage & arson (37). Exeter is below the national average while Plymouth is above, making Exeter the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 20 vs 376 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Exeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 376).