Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL4 · Plymouth
911
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sidmouth has less crime — 49 vs 911 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Sidmouth in April 2026 — 911 incidents compared to 49, a 18.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (85), while Sidmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Plymouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sidmouth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sidmouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 49 vs 911 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Sidmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sidmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sidmouth recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 911).