Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX8 · Devon
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bude has less crime — 48 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Bude in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 48, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Exmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bude recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 48 vs 137 incidents. That is 65% 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 Shoplifting while Exmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 137).