Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL7 · Plymouth
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Plympton has less crime — 88 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Plympton in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 88, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (101) and Shoplifting (88), while Plympton has more Other theft (8) and Criminal damage & arson (8). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Plympton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Plympton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 88 vs 546 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Plympton 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 Plympton had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Plympton recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 546).