Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL21 · Devon
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bude has less crime — 44 vs 53 incidents in February 2026.
Ivybridge saw somewhat more crime than Bude in February 2026 (53 vs 44 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5), while Ivybridge has more Other theft (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bude recorded fewer crimes than Ivybridge — 44 vs 53 incidents. That is 17% 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 Ivybridge had more Other theft. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 53).