Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL5 · Plymouth
237
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bude has less crime — 48 vs 237 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Bude in April 2026 — 237 incidents compared to 48, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Plymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Bude is below the national average while Plymouth is above, making Bude the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bude recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 48 vs 237 incidents. That is 80% 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 Plymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 237).