Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL9 · Plymouth
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Exeter has less crime — 20 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
Plymstock recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in April 2026 — 56 incidents compared to 20, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Public order (4), while Plymstock has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Shoplifting (3). 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, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Plymstock — 20 vs 56 incidents. That is 64% 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 Plymstock had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 56).