Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Exeter has less crime — 20 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 20, a 7.8x 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 (34) and Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 20 vs 157 incidents. That is 87% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 157).