Plymouth vs Seaton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Plymouth

PL5 · Plymouth

194

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences96
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Seaton

EX12 · Devon

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Seaton has less crime — 20 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Seaton in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 20, a 9.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Plymouth records significantly more (96 vs 11 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth or Seaton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 20 vs 194 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Seaton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Plymouth and Seaton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Plymouth recorded 96 incidents of this type vs 11 in Seaton. Overall, Seaton had fewer total crimes (20 vs 194).

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