Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Exeter has less crime — 15 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.
Saltash saw somewhat more crime than Exeter in February 2026 (19 vs 15 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (5). 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 Saltash — 15 vs 19 incidents. That is 21% 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 Other theft while Saltash had more Shoplifting. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 19).