Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL9 · Plymouth
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sidmouth has less crime — 28 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Plymstock recorded notably higher crime than Sidmouth in February 2026 — 68 vs 28 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymstock sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Burglary (6), while Sidmouth has more Other theft (4) and Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sidmouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymstock — 28 vs 68 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Sidmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymstock saw higher rates of Public order and Burglary while Sidmouth had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Sidmouth recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 68).