Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL31 · Cornwall
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Bodmin recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 12, a 15.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bodmin sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (23), while Budleigh Salterton has more Other theft (3) and Burglary (1). 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, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Bodmin — 12 vs 184 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Budleigh Salterton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bodmin saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Budleigh Salterton had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 184).