Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX16 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tiverton has less crime — 10 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Ottery St Mary recorded notably higher crime than Tiverton in February 2026 — 20 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ottery St Mary sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Tiverton has more Other theft (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). 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, Tiverton recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 10 vs 20 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Tiverton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ottery St Mary saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Tiverton had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Tiverton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 20).