Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL31 · Cornwall
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bude has less crime — 48 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Bodmin recorded substantially more crime than Bude in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 48, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bodmin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Bude has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bude recorded fewer crimes than Bodmin — 48 vs 184 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Bude is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bodmin saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bude had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 184).