Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL9 · Plymouth
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Plymstock has less crime — 68 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Exmouth recorded notably higher crime than Plymstock in February 2026 — 126 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15) and Shoplifting (15), while Plymstock has more Public order (11) and Burglary (6). 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, Plymstock recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 68 vs 126 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Plymstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Plymstock had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Plymstock recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 126).