Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 5, a 25.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exmouth sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (59) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Lifton has more Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 5 vs 126 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exmouth saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Lifton had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 126).