Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL2 · Plymouth
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Plymouth has less crime — 361 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded notably higher crime than Plymouth in April 2026 — 546 vs 361 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while Plymouth has more Other theft (35). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 361 vs 546 incidents. That is 34% 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 Plymouth had more Other theft. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (361 vs 546).