Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX24 · Devon
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Colyton has less crime — 10 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 10, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Colyton has more Public order (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, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 10 vs 48 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Colyton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Colyton had more Public order. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 48).