Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL21 · Devon
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX12 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaton has less crime — 20 vs 53 incidents in February 2026.
Ivybridge recorded substantially more crime than Seaton in February 2026 — 53 incidents compared to 20, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ivybridge sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Shoplifting (5), while Seaton has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Ivybridge — 20 vs 53 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Seaton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ivybridge saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Seaton had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 53).