Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Axminster recorded notably higher crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 29 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Budleigh Salterton has more Other theft (3) and Burglary (1). 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, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 12 vs 29 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Budleigh Salterton 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 Budleigh Salterton had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 29).