Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL19 · Devon
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tavistock has less crime — 32 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Tavistock in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 32, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Tavistock has more Other theft (4). 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, Tavistock recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 32 vs 126 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Tavistock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tavistock had more Other theft. Overall, Tavistock recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 126).