Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL28 · Cornwall
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 3 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 3, a 16.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Padstow has more Other theft (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, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 3 vs 48 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Padstow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Padstow had more Other theft. Overall, Padstow recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 48).