Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Axminster has less crime — 29 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bude recorded notably higher crime than Axminster in April 2026 — 48 vs 29 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Bude 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, Axminster recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 29 vs 48 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Axminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Bude had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Axminster recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 48).