Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL3 · Plymouth
303
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Exmouth has less crime — 126 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded notably higher crime than Exmouth in February 2026 — 303 vs 126 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15) and Shoplifting (15), while Plymouth has more Other theft (28) and Anti-social behaviour (23). 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, Exmouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 126 vs 303 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Plymouth had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Exmouth recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 303).