Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL9 · Plymouth
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Exeter has less crime — 15 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Plymstock recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in February 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 15, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Other theft (2), while Plymstock has more Public order (11) and Burglary (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Plymstock — 15 vs 68 incidents. That is 78% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Plymstock had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 68).