Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bude has less crime — 48 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded notably higher crime than Bude in April 2026 — 81 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5), while Dawlish has more Public order (11). 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, Bude recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 48 vs 81 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Bude is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Dawlish had more Public order. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 81).