Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Exeter has less crime — 20 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 20, a 10.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Public order (4), while St Austell has more Criminal damage & arson (33) and Anti-social behaviour (23). Exeter is below the national average while St Austell is above, making Exeter the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than St Austell — 20 vs 201 incidents. That is 90% 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 St Austell had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 201).