Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL6 · Plymouth
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sidmouth has less crime — 49 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Sidmouth in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 49, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Sidmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sidmouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 49 vs 157 incidents. That is 69% 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 157).