Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX12 · Devon
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Seaton has less crime — 34 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Tavistock saw somewhat more crime than Seaton in April 2026 (44 vs 34 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Seaton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Other theft (2), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than Tavistock — 34 vs 44 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Seaton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Seaton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Tavistock had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Seaton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 44).