Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL16 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 9 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 9, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (26) and Shoplifting (5), while Lifton has more Public order (2) and Other crime (1). 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, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 9 vs 48 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Lifton had more Public order and Other crime. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 48).