Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL25 · Cornwall
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Austell has less crime — 201 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than St Austell in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 201, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while St Austell has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Austell recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 201 vs 546 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Exeter is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Austell had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Austell recorded fewer total crimes (201 vs 546).