Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL7 · Plymouth
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bude has less crime — 48 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Plympton recorded notably higher crime than Bude in April 2026 — 88 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Plympton has more Other theft (8) and Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Bude recorded fewer crimes than Plympton — 48 vs 88 incidents. That is 45% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Plympton had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 88).