Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Exeter has less crime — 17 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Ottery St Mary saw somewhat more crime than Exeter in February 2026 (20 vs 17 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Ottery St Mary has more Vehicle crime (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). 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, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 17 vs 20 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Exeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Ottery St Mary had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 20).