Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX4 · Devon
522
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PL19 · Devon
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tavistock has less crime — 32 vs 522 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Tavistock in February 2026 — 522 incidents compared to 32, a 16.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (72) and Shoplifting (43), while Tavistock has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Other theft (4). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tavistock is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tavistock recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 32 vs 522 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Tavistock 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 Tavistock had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Tavistock recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 522).