Ottery St Mary vs Tintagel — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ottery St Mary

EX11 · Devon

15

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Other theft2
  • Shoplifting2

Tintagel

PL34 · Cornwall

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Tintagel has less crime — 2 vs 15 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ottery St Mary recorded substantially more crime than Tintagel in April 2026 — 15 incidents compared to 2, a 7.5x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ottery St Mary or Tintagel safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Tintagel recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 2 vs 15 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Tintagel is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ottery St Mary and Tintagel?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ottery St Mary recorded 7 incidents of this type vs 2 in Tintagel. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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