Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX2 · Devon
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bude has less crime — 44 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Bude in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 44, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Exeter has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bude recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 44 vs 168 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Bude is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Exeter had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 168).