Exmouth vs Plymouth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Exmouth

EX8 · Devon

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Plymouth

PL3 · Plymouth

376

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences187
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Criminal damage & arson37

Exmouth has less crime — 137 vs 376 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Exmouth in April 2026 — 376 incidents compared to 137, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Plymouth records significantly more (187 vs 69 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Exmouth or Plymouth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Exmouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 137 vs 376 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Exmouth and Plymouth?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Exmouth recorded 69 incidents of this type vs 187 in Plymouth. Overall, Exmouth had fewer total crimes (137 vs 376).

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