Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
522
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PL10 · Cornwall
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rame has less crime — 8 vs 522 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Rame in February 2026 — 522 incidents compared to 8, a 65.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (72) and Shoplifting (43), while Rame has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rame is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rame recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 8 vs 522 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Rame 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 and Shoplifting while Rame had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rame recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 522).