Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL15 · Cornwall
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 1 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in April 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 1, a 20.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 1 vs 20 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. South Petherwin is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Exeter recorded 7 incidents of this type vs 1 in South Petherwin. Total crime levels were broadly similar.