Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL4 · Plymouth
721
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
EX12 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaton has less crime — 20 vs 721 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Seaton in February 2026 — 721 incidents compared to 20, a 36.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87), while Seaton has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 20 vs 721 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Seaton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 721).