Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bude has less crime — 48 vs 49 incidents in April 2026.
Bude and Sidmouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 48 and 49 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Sidmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (4). 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 Sidmouth — 48 vs 49 incidents. That is 2% 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 Sidmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 49).