Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sidmouth has less crime — 49 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Sidmouth in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 49, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while Sidmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sidmouth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sidmouth recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 49 vs 546 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Sidmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sidmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sidmouth recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 546).