Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL2 · Plymouth
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX12 · Devon
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Seaton has less crime — 34 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Seaton in April 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 34, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (33), while Seaton has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Plymouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Seaton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 34 vs 361 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Seaton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Seaton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 361).