Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX8 · Devon
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Exmouth has less crime — 137 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Exmouth in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 137, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while Exmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Exmouth recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 137 vs 546 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Exeter is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Exmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Exmouth recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 546).