Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL13 · Cornwall
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 16 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Looe in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 16, a 34.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (101) and Shoplifting (88), while Looe has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Drugs (2). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Looe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 16 vs 546 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Looe had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 546).