Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL24 · Cornwall
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ottery St Mary has less crime — 20 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
St Blaise recorded notably higher crime than Ottery St Mary in February 2026 — 45 vs 20 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ottery St Mary sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Vehicle crime (2), while St Blaise has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Other theft (4). 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, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer crimes than St Blaise — 20 vs 45 incidents. That is 56% 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 St Blaise had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 45).