Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX14 · Devon
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Honiton has less crime — 18 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Honiton in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 18, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Honiton has more Public order (2). 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, Honiton recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 18 vs 48 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Honiton 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 Honiton had more Public order. Overall, Honiton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 48).