Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX12 · Devon
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Seaton has less crime — 34 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Seaton in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 34, a 16.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (101) and Shoplifting (88), while Seaton has more Criminal damage & arson (7) and Other theft (2). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Seaton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 34 vs 546 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Seaton 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 Seaton had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 546).