Exmouth vs Seaton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Exmouth

EX8 · Devon

126

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Shoplifting15
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Seaton

EX12 · Devon

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Seaton has less crime — 20 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Seaton in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 20, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Seaton has more Anti-social behaviour (2). 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 Seaton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 20 vs 126 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Seaton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 126).

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