Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
522
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
EX10 · Devon
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sidmouth has less crime — 28 vs 522 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Sidmouth in February 2026 — 522 incidents compared to 28, a 18.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (72) and Shoplifting (43), while Sidmouth has more Other theft (4) and Vehicle crime (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Sidmouth recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 28 vs 522 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Sidmouth recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 522).