Based on April 2026 Police data, Chawleigh (EX18) recorded the lowest crime rate in Devon, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Exeter (EX4) recorded 546 crimes in the same period — more than 546x the crime count of the safest area. The 41 postcode areas analysed in Devon span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, other theft is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Chawleigh (EX18) is the safest area in Devon, recording 1 crimes — 98% fewer than the average across the 41 areas analysed. Other theft was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Exeter (EX4) recorded the most crime in Devon in April 2026, with 546 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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