Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
522
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
EX12 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaton has less crime — 20 vs 522 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Seaton in February 2026 — 522 incidents compared to 20, a 26.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), while Seaton has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 20 vs 522 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Seaton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 522).