Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
173
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ottery St Mary has less crime — 20 vs 173 incidents in February 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Ottery St Mary in February 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 20, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ottery St Mary sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while St Austell has more Anti-social behaviour (23). 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, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer crimes than St Austell — 20 vs 173 incidents. That is 88% 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 Vehicle crime while St Austell had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 173).