Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX9 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 10 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Axminster recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in February 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 10, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6) and Other theft (3), while Budleigh Salterton has more Burglary (2) and Public order (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, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 10 vs 37 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Budleigh Salterton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Budleigh Salterton had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 37).