Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX18 · Devon
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Chawleigh has less crime — 1 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Chawleigh in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 1, a 48.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (26) and Shoplifting (5), while Chawleigh has more Other theft (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, Chawleigh recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 1 vs 48 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Chawleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Chawleigh had more Other theft. Overall, Chawleigh recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 48).