Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bude has less crime — 44 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Bude in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 44, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5), while Exmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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 Exmouth — 44 vs 126 incidents. That is 65% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Exmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 126).