Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL4 · Plymouth
721
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ottery St Mary has less crime — 20 vs 721 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Ottery St Mary in February 2026 — 721 incidents compared to 20, a 36.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ottery St Mary sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Vehicle crime (2), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (116) and Shoplifting (87). Ottery St Mary is below the national average while Plymouth is above, making Ottery St Mary the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 20 vs 721 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Ottery St Mary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ottery St Mary saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 721).