Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Tavistock has less crime — 44 vs 49 incidents in April 2026.
Sidmouth and Tavistock recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 49 and 44 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sidmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (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, Tavistock recorded fewer crimes than Sidmouth — 44 vs 49 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Tavistock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sidmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Tavistock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Tavistock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 49).