Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Exeter has less crime — 15 vs 32 incidents in February 2026.
Tavistock recorded notably higher crime than Exeter in February 2026 — 32 vs 15 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Tavistock has more Criminal damage & arson (4). 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 Tavistock — 15 vs 32 incidents. That is 53% 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 while Tavistock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 32).