Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX8 · Devon
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PL9 · Plymouth
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Plymstock has less crime — 56 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Exmouth recorded notably higher crime than Plymstock in April 2026 — 137 vs 56 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Plymstock has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Plymstock recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 56 vs 137 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Plymstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Plymstock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Plymstock recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 137).